Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Duchess of Richmond's Monument
In or near Fochabers.
Duchess of Richmond's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Keith · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Duchess of Richmond's Monument, the nearest railway station is Keith, located 8.1 km away. The postcode for the monument is AB55 6RH, and entry is free.
About
Duchess of Richmond's Monument is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 24/03/1988 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Bellie NGR NJ 37310 57483 Coordinates 337310, 857483 — Dated 1887. Pyramidal obelisk. Mixed random rubble with dark bullfaced quoins and base course. Inserted inscribed plaque (See Notes). Worn cast-iron bench seat encircles base of monument. Approximate measurements: base - 18' x 18' on plan height - 30'. — Plaque inscribed 'This cairn is erected in memory of Frances Harriet, Duchess of Richmond, 1887';. Obelisk constructed on site of 'Ranald's Cross'. A good example of an obelisk monument, the Whiteash Cairn forms a significant feature in the landscape. Frances Harriet Greville married Charles Gordon-Lennox, the 6th Duke of Richmond (1818-1903) on 28 November 1843. Owned by Forestry Commission Scotland.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Duchess of Richmond's Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the Duchess of Richmond and is noted for its significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6030, -3.0506
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 6RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Nearest railway station
- Keith — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1361415274 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- Duchess of Richmond's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 6RH).
- What is Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- Duchess of Richmond's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Keith, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB55 6RH.
- Is Duchess of Richmond's Monument a listed building?
- Duchess of Richmond's Monument is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Duchess of Richmond's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Duchess of Richmond's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 6RH. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.