Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane
In or near Blair Drummond.
Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane — 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
- Dunblane · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bleaching Green Monument in Dunblane, you can reach it from Dunblane railway station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode is FK15 0AQ, and entry is free. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB26367). 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 28/10/1976 Local Authority Stirling Planning Authority Stirling Burgh Dunblane NGR NN 78128 01291 Coordinates 278128, 701291 — 1842. Plain, cylindrical column on broad plinth, domed cap; inscribed, IN 1842 HER MAJESTY'S COMMISSIONERS GAVE A LEASE OF THIS GRASS YARD OF DUNBLANE AS A BLEACHING GREEN FOR THE INHABITANTS. — The Old Bleaching Green is now a public park but was used for drying and bleaching clothes until the 1930s. Several cast-iron washing line poles also stand about the park.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument at Old Bleaching Green in Dunblane is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1886, -3.9653
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK15 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off
Sources
- wikidata: Q56630617 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane?
- Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK15 0AQ).
- What is Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane?
- Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK15 0AQ.
- Is Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane a listed building?
- Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane free to visit?
- Yes, Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument, Old Bleaching Green, Dunblane?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK15 0AQ.