Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Hyndford Monument
In or near Carstairs.
Hyndford Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hyndford Monument, the nearest railway station is Lanark, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the monument is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is ML12 6PG.
About
Hyndford Monument is a memorial located in scotland-central, 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 B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Carmichael NGR NS 93303 39438 Coordinates 293303, 639438 — Base of obelisk erected to memory of Lord Hyndford, 1774. — B group with Nos. 52/2-52/5. Interesting symmetrical estate layout
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hyndford Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates notable individuals and is characterised by its distinct architectural features. The monument serves as a local historical landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6368, -3.6965
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1134220689 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hyndford Monument?
- Hyndford Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6PG).
- What is Hyndford Monument?
- Hyndford Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hyndford Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6PG.
- Is Hyndford Monument a listed building?
- Hyndford Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Hyndford Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hyndford Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hyndford Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6PG.