Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride
In or near West Kilbride.
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, head to West Kilbride railway station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for the location is KA23 9BW, and entry is free.
About
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14310). 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 26/02/1980 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish West Kilbride NGR NS 20663 48729 Coordinates 220663, 648729 — Erected 1877 by John Fullerton of Overton to the memory of "The Restorer of Grecian Geometry" 1687-1768. A curious piece of Victoriana with Egyptian style decoration, and quite a landmark.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Dr. Robert Simpson is a memorial located in the cemetery of West Kilbride, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6988, -4.8552
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA23 9BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620566 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride?
- Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA23 9BW).
- What is Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride?
- Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA23 9BW.
- Is Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride a listed building?
- Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA23 9BW.