Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith
Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9708). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Category C Date Added 10/09/1979 Supplementary Information Updated 27/02/2020 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Kinghorn NGR NT 29300 82800 Coordinates 329300, 682800 — John Kinross, 1922. Bronze plaque with arms of Sidney, 1st Lord Herbert of Lea (1810 - 1861) Secretary of State for War "who took steps for the fortification of the Island of Inchkeith." — Erected by the Trustees of Robert Mackay Smith, Merchant in Leith. The Leith merchants urged the defence of the port of Leith for more than 25 years before the fortification of Inchkeith was eventually undertaken. Sidney Herbert was an early proponent of their cause.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Memorial to Lord Herbert of Lea is located on Inchkeith in central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0329, -3.1361
Sources
- wikidata: Q56617802 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith?
- Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Is Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith a listed building?
- Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial To Lord Herbert Of Lea, Inchkeith is free to enter.