Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument, Mount Stuart House
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Monument, Mount Stuart House — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument at Mount Stuart House, you can take the train to Largs, which is 9.4 km away. The postcode for the location is PA20 9LR. Entry is free.
About
Monument, Mount Stuart House is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12053). 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 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kingarth NGR NS 10932 59658 Coordinates 210932, 659658 — Later 18th century. Figurative statue surmounting tooled sandstone corniced column on yellow sandstone ashlar pedestal inscribed "Dum memor ipse mei dum spiritus hos regit artus." — Commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Bute, this monument originally stood in the grounds of Luton Hoo Park. The house itself was redesigned for the Earl by Robert Adam between 1766 and 1774, and was subsequently altered and enlarged for the 2nd Marquess by Robert Smirke from 1822. It is not known when the monument was removed from its original setting. Dedicated to the mother of King George III, Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales - to whom the 3rd Earl was devoted, the inscription (taken from the Aeneid, Book iv, line 335) reads "(You will remain in my memory) so long as I am conscious and my spirit controls my limbs."
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Mount Stuart House is a stunning Neo-Gothic mansion located on the Isle of Bute, showcasing 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the expansive 300 acres of historic gardens and grounds, which feature significant plant collections and beautiful views.
Place summary
Monument, Mount Stuart House is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7931, -5.0174
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA20 9LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- +44 1700 503877
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 9.4 km
- Official site
- mountstuart.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17771315 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument, Mount Stuart House?
- Monument, Mount Stuart House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA20 9LR).
- What is Monument, Mount Stuart House?
- Monument, Mount Stuart House — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument, Mount Stuart House?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA20 9LR.
- Is Monument, Mount Stuart House a listed building?
- Monument, Mount Stuart House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument, Mount Stuart House free to visit?
- Yes, Monument, Mount Stuart House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument, Mount Stuart House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA20 9LR. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.