Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews
In or near Strathkinness.
Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Martyrs' Monument in St Andrews, you can take a train to Leuchars station, which is 6.7 km away. The postcode for the monument is KY16 9AT, and entry is free.
About
Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40817). 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 23/02/1971 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh St Andrews NGR NO 50601 17064 Coordinates 350601, 717064 — 1842-3, William Nixon, architect. Obelisk of squat early Georgian outline; segmental pediments with keyblocks and swags at base.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martyrs' Monument is a memorial located on Gillespie Terrace in St Andrews, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building. The monument commemorates significant historical figures associated with the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3433, -2.8007
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1843
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 6.7 km
- Official site
- martyrsmonument.standrews.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17802333 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews?
- Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9AT).
- What is Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews?
- Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9AT.
- When was Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews built?
- Built or established in 1843.
- Is Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews a listed building?
- Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews free to visit?
- Yes, Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyrs' Monument, Gillespie Terrace, St Andrews?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9AT.