Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld
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Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument to the 6th Duke of Atholl, take the train to Dunkeld and Birnam station, which is 1.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is PH8 0AN.
About
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
Dunkeld market cross (colloquially Dunkeld mercat cross, also known as the Atholl Memorial Fountain), in the Scottish town of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, is in the form of a drinking fountain. A Category B listed structure in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, it was designed by Charles Sandeman Robertson and erected in 1866 as a monument to the George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl. It replaced a cross that was about 20 feet (6.1 m) high, with four iron jougs attached to it.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Monument to the 6th Duke of Atholl is located in Dunkeld and commemorates the contributions of the Duke. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and learn about the historical significance of the monument and its connection to local heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Dunkeld market cross (colloquially Dunkeld mercat cross, also known as the Atholl Memorial Fountain), in the Scottish town of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, is in the form of a drinking fountain. A Category B listed structure in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, it was designed by Charles Sandeman Robertson and erected in 1866 as a monument to the George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl. It replaced a cross that was about 20 feet (6.1 m) high, with four iron jougs attached to it. The fountain stands in a triangular plot between The Cross (to the north and west) and High Street (to the south and east).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.5656, -3.5868
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1866
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17839228 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunkeld mercat cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld?
- Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0AN).
- What is Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld?
- Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0AN.
- When was Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld built?
- Built or established in 1866.
- Who owns Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld?
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- Is Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld a listed building?
- Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0AN.