Forts · Scottish Highlands
Tom-na-croiche Obelisk
In or near Killiecrankie.
Tom-na-croiche Obelisk — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl · 1.3 km
About
Tom-na-croiche Obelisk is a martello broad located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
The Tom-na-croiche Obelisk is a fort located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a notable structure, recognised for its distinctive design and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.7764, -3.8460
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH18 5TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1755
- Nearest railway station
- Blair Atholl — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830599 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tom-na-croiche Obelisk?
- Tom-na-croiche Obelisk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH18 5TZ).
- What is Tom-na-croiche Obelisk?
- Tom-na-croiche Obelisk — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tom-na-croiche Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH18 5TZ.
- When was Tom-na-croiche Obelisk built?
- Built or established in 1755.
- How do I get to Tom-na-croiche Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Blair Atholl, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH18 5TZ.