Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow
In or near Glasgow.
Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, 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
- High Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Memorial Stone in Cathedral Square, Glasgow, the nearest railway station is High Street, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G4 0RH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32659). 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 22/12/1992 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 60157 65546 Coordinates 260157, 665546 — Early 20th century. Memorial stone marking the site of the Bishop's Palace, which was demolished in 1792. Tapered granite plinth set on a stepped base with carved foliate panels incorporating bishop's coat of arms and bronze dedication plaque. — Presented to the Corporation of the City of Glasgow by Francis Henderson, Lord Dean of the Guild of the City 1910-1912, to mark the site of the Bishop's Palace, built in the 13th century and demolished in 1792.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The Memorial Stone is located in Cathedral Square, Glasgow, central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance. The structure commemorates notable events or individuals connected to the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8627, -4.2360
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G4 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Phone
- +44 141 276 1625
- Nearest railway station
- High Street — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56634089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow?
- Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G4 0RH).
- What is Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow?
- Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G4 0RH.
- Is Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow a listed building?
- Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial Stone, Cathedral Square, Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G4 0RH.