Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
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.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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.
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
- 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).
- 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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1QD. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.