Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow
In or near Glasgow.
Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maryhill · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Martyr's Memorial Pillar is located at 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, postcode G20 0EG. The nearest railway station is Maryhill, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33732). 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 C Date Added 06/04/1992 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 56311 69498 Coordinates 256311, 669498 — Circa 1835. Cast-iron. Column on square, panelled pedestal, supporting canopied vase. Formerly sited by main entrance to Maryhill old Parish Church (now demolished). — The pillar is a memorial to a Trade Union Martyr, built "To the memory of George Millar ... mortally stabbed on the 24th February 1834 by one of those put to the Calico Printing Trade for the purpose of destroying a Union of the regular workman ......".
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Martyr's Memorial Pillar is a memorial located on 1956 Maryhill Road in Glasgow, central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8971, -4.2995
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G20 0EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Maryhill — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56634460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow?
- Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G20 0EG).
- What is Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow?
- Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Maryhill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G20 0EG.
- Is Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow a listed building?
- Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyr's Memorial Pillar, 1956 Maryhill Road, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Maryhill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G20 0EG.