Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres
In or near Kinloss.
Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres — category C 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
- Forres · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Monument To James Thomson is located on High Street in Forres, Moray, with the postcode IV36 1QD. The nearest railway station is Forres, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31722). 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 30/08/1983 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Burgh Forres NGR NJ 03405 58731 Coordinates 303405, 858731 — Alexander Urquhart, Elgin, contractor, 1857. Obelisk, about 65' high, of polished Peterhead granite on stepped base. — Stands on site of Forres Castle. Dr James Thomson of Cromarty cared for Russian wounded after the Battle of Alma, 1854, but exhausted by this labour, died himself. The Burgh of Cromarty refused a site for the monument. The site at Forres was given by Sir Charles R MacGrigor, a friend of Thomson. The monument was built by public subscription. Former Item 108 (1983 Revised List)
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Falconer Museum in Forres is currently closed and has no plans for reopening. It was established to showcase objects of art and science, and is named after the Falconer brothers, notable figures in the scientific community.
Place summary
The Monument to James Thomson is a memorial located on High Street in Forres, within the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6082, -3.6183
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 1QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.falconermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56633511 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres?
- Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 1QD).
- What is Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres?
- Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 1QD.
- Is Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres a listed building?
- Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1QD.