Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry
Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6825). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kilmonivaig NGR NN 30473 99140 Coordinates 230473, 799140 — 1812. Polished ashlar monument comprising square corniced plinth on moulded base, supporting short panelled obelisk topped by finial made up of 7 masks surmounted by stone hand gripping iron dagger. Inscription on plinth in Latin, English, French and Gaelic. — Erected in 1812 by Col. McDonnell of Glengarry, commemorating event in 1663 when 2 sons of 12th MacDonald of Keppoch were murdered. Seven murderers traced and killed at Inverlair, near Tulloch, 1665, their heads washed in spring by monument before being presented to Chief at Invergarry Castle.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Well of The Seven Heads Monument is a memorial located in Invergarry, in the Scottish Highlands (postcode PH35). It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0520, -4.7966
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH35 4HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Established
- 1812
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry?
- Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH35 4HP).
- What is Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry?
- Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry?
- Drivers can use postcode PH35 4HP.
- When was Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry built?
- Built or established in 1812.
- Is Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry a listed building?
- Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry free to visit?
- Yes, Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH35 4HP. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.