Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Waterloo Tower
In or near Dundee.
Waterloo Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Waterloo Tower is located in Fife, Scotland, with the postcode DD6 9PA. The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, which is 3 km away. Entry to the tower is free.
About
Waterloo Tower is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area DD6.
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Heritage listing
The Waterloo Tournament also known as the Waterloo LTC Tournament was a men's and women's grass court tennis tournament held in Waterloo, Liverpool, Lancashire, Great Britain from 1881 to 1897.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Waterloo Tournament also known as the Waterloo LTC Tournament was a men's and women's grass court tennis tournament held in Waterloo, Liverpool, Lancashire, Great Britain from 1881 to 1897.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Waterloo Tournament was an early 19th century tennis event first staged around June 1881 at Waterloo, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The first winner of the men's singles was England's Richard Richardson. The final known edition was in 1897 was played at Aigburth Cricket Ground that was again won by Frank Riseley. It was a featured regeular series event on the Amateur Tennis Tour (1877-1912). Three Wimbledon men's finalists played this event during the course of its run Richard Richardson, Donald Stewart and Frank Riseley. The 1883 and 1897 editions were held at Aigburth Cricket Ground, Liverpool. The 1885 women's event was won by future Wimbledon champion Lottie Dod.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.4468, -2.9052
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1881
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 3 km
Sources
- osm: n389426220 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Waterloo Tournament (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterloo Tower?
- Waterloo Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 9PA).
- What is Waterloo Tower?
- Waterloo Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waterloo Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 9PA.
- When was Waterloo Tower built?
- Built or established in 1881.
- Is Waterloo Tower a listed building?
- Waterloo Tower is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Waterloo Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Waterloo Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waterloo Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 9PA.