Where is Macrae's Monument?

Macrae's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA9 2FJ).

How do I get to Macrae's Monument?

The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA9 2FJ.

Who owns Macrae's Monument?

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Is Macrae's Monument a listed building?

Macrae's Monument is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.

Is Macrae's Monument free to visit?

Yes, Macrae's Monument is free to enter.

How do I get to Macrae's Monument?

The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA9 2FJ.

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Macrae's Monument

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Macrae's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Prestwick International Airport · 2.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Macrae's Monument is located in South Ayrshire, postcode KA9 2FJ. The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, which is 2 km away. Entry to the monument is free.

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Macrae's Monument is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1750. Coordinates: 55.5206°, -4.5907°.

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Heritage listing

James Macrae (1677–1746) was most likely born in the parish of Ochiltree and escaped great poverty to become a sea captain and later an administrator who served as the governor of Fort St George and in 1725 governor of the Madras Presidency, modern-day Chennai. He encountered the pirate Edward England and was noted for reforming the administration of Madras Presidency on behalf of the British East India Company. James returned from India with a fortune conservatively estimated at £100,000.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

Description

Located in a prominent position (NS 236541, 628257) on the lands of Whiteside Farm overlooking Monkton this Corinthian style memorial was built between 1748 and 1750 for James Macrae by John Swan of Kilmaurs. The monument consists of a square base topped by an obelisk with four shell ornamented alcoves, one on each side. Five urns carry carved eternal flames and each side carries carvings that may relate to his life and exploits such as dolphins, anchors, forts, ships, etc. It has also been suggested that the monument was built in memory of James Macrae by his friends. Construction started under the control of John Swan in 1748, however it collapsed when nearly complete in a storm on 13…

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Coordinates: 55.5206, -4.5907
District: South Ayrshire
Postcode: KA9 2FJ
Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
Established: 1750
Nearest railway station: Prestwick International Airport — 2 km

Sources

osm: n9760326734 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Macrae Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Macrae's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178864.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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