Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr
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Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Ayr, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21822). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Group Category Details 100000020 - see notes Date Added 10/01/1980 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Ayr NGR NS 33358 21762 Coordinates 233358, 621762 — Matthew Noble (Sculptor), 1865. Stepped granite square-plan plinth; concave moulding to plinth base; surmounting bronze figure facing W. W face reads "In memory of Archibald William, Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun PC.. K.T.. K.P.. Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire 1843-61, Lord Rector of Glasgow University 1852-3 and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1852 & 1858-9. Born 29th September 1812, died 4th October 1861. This statue was erected by a public subscription of all ranks and classes in testimony of admiration for his public character, of affectionate remembrance of his private virtues and of universal regret for the loss occasioned to his friends and to his country by his too early death." — B Group with Nos 1-12 (Inclusive), 16-27 (Inclusive) Sheriff Court (No 14), County Buildings, Monuments to James George Smith Neill, Sir James Fergusson of Kilkerran, War Memorial, and Gatepiers, Gates and Boundary Walls.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun Monument is a memorial located in Wellington Square, Ayr, within the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4612, -4.6372
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17838485 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1HL).
- What is Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 1HL.
- Is Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr a listed building?
- Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr free to visit?
- Yes, Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Monument to Archibald William, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1HL.