Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock
In or near Kilcreggan.
Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock — category B 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
- Gourock · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tower at Tower Hill, Gourock, the nearest railway station is Gourock, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PA19 1LA.
About
Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB34029). 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 B Date Added 10/06/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 25/06/2008 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Burgh Gourock NGR NS 23903 77338 Coordinates 223903, 677338 — 1847. Small circular tower with 3 blocked openings and remains of former part evident to S. Pink sandstone, stugged ashlar. Base course; corbelled parapet. 2 open-arched vaults built into hillside to W. — Prominent landmark. Built as look-out and study for one of lairds of Gourock House.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower on Tower Hill in Gourock is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9567, -4.8223
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA19 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825503 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock?
- Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA19 1LA).
- What is Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock?
- Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA19 1LA.
- Is Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock a listed building?
- Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock free to visit?
- Yes, Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower, Tower Hill, Gourock?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA19 1LA.