Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill
Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Martyrs' Tomb in Barrhill, you can reach the nearest railway station, Barrhill, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is KA26 0PR. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1054). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Colmonell NGR NX 23239 81921 Coordinates 223239, 581921 — Beside the Cross Water. Pedimented monument topped by ball finial; in front, stone walled enclosure. Inscription "Erected anew 1825 to the memory of John Murchie and Daneil Meiklewrick". Fragments of an older monument with an earlier inscription lie at the side.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martyrs' Tomb is a memorial located in Barrhill, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1001, -4.7720
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17840221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill?
- Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0PR).
- What is Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill?
- Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill?
- The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA26 0PR.
- Is Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill a listed building?
- Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill free to visit?
- Yes, Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyrs' Tomb, Barrhill?
- The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0PR.