Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Obelisk, Castle Fraser
Obelisk, Castle Fraser — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Karen Vernon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Obelisk at Castle Fraser, the nearest railway station is Kintore, located 8.8 km away. The postcode for the site is AB51 7JS, and entry is free.
About
Obelisk, Castle Fraser is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2932). 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 11/09/1984 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Cluny NGR NJ 71749 11862 Coordinates 371749, 811862 — Late 18th century. Cherry cocked squared granite with ball finial about 18' high. No inscription.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Obelisk at Castle Fraser is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1967, -2.4691
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 7JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56614596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Obelisk, Castle Fraser?
- Obelisk, Castle Fraser is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 7JS).
- What is Obelisk, Castle Fraser?
- Obelisk, Castle Fraser — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Obelisk, Castle Fraser?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 7JS.
- Is Obelisk, Castle Fraser a listed building?
- Obelisk, Castle Fraser is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Obelisk, Castle Fraser free to visit?
- Yes, Obelisk, Castle Fraser is free to enter.
- How do I get to Obelisk, Castle Fraser?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 7JS. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.