Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh
In or near Danderhall.
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Earl of Stair's Monument in Newhailes, Musselburgh, the nearest railway station is Musselburgh, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is EH21 6RY, and entry to the monument is free.
About
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10912). 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 Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Inveresk NGR NT 32590 72680 Coordinates 332590, 672680 — Dated 1746. Restored 1907. Ashlar obelisk on inscribed and corniced pedestal set upon rock-faced base. Sited in woodland to N of Newhailes House. Latin inscription in memory of John, 2nd Earl of Stair, who fought as 2nd in command to George II at Dettingen, 1743. Bronze plaque declaring recarving of pedestal in 1907 for Sir Charles Dalrymple, Bart. — Formerly surrounded by landscaped pleasure grounds; shell grotto close by.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earl of Stair's Monument is a memorial located in Newhailes, Musselburgh, central Scotland, postcode EH21. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9424, -3.0808
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH21 6RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17808808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh?
- Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 6RY).
- What is Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh?
- Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 6RY.
- Is Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh a listed building?
- Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 6RY.