Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument, Dove Craig
In or near Balbeggie.
Monument, Dove Craig — category B 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
- Perth · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument at Dove Craig, you can take a train to Perth railway station, which is 8.8 km away. The postcode for the monument is PH2 6AL, and entry is free.
About
Monument, Dove Craig is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17987). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Parish St Martins NGR NO 15771 30611 Coordinates 315771, 730611 — Ashlar, on rock outcrop. In memory of Maj. Gen. Farquharson, Governor of St. Lucia, d. 1834.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monument, Dove Craig is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4601, -3.3684
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17835616 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument, Dove Craig?
- Monument, Dove Craig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 6AL).
- What is Monument, Dove Craig?
- Monument, Dove Craig — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument, Dove Craig?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH2 6AL.
- Is Monument, Dove Craig a listed building?
- Monument, Dove Craig is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument, Dove Craig free to visit?
- Yes, Monument, Dove Craig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument, Dove Craig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 6AL. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.