Hopetoun Monument in East Lothian

Hopetoun Monument in East Lothian is a tower (observation tower, elevation 29 m). Hopetoun Monument is also known as Byres Hill, Hopetoun Monument. Hopetoun Monument is near Haddington Road. Ⓦ.

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Hopetoun Monument
The Hopetoun Monument, Byres Hill, East Lothian, Scotland. The monument commemorates John, 4th Earl of Hopetoun (1765-1823), and was built in 1824. It is 180m (560 feet) high. A plaque on the side reads: "This monument was erected to the memory of the great and good John - Fourth Earl of Hopetoun by affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian MDCCCXXIV" – Jonathan Oldenbuck, CC BY-SA 3.0 – Wikimedia Commons

Bus stops

  • Byres – approx. 200 m.
  • West Garleton – approx. 400 m.
  • East Garleton – approx. 950 m.
  • Harperdean – approx. 1,6 km.
  • Herdmanflat Hospital – approx. 2,3 km.
  • Davidson Terrace – approx. 2,3 km.
  • Alderston Place – approx. 2,3 km.
  • Hawthornbank Road – approx. 2,3 km.
  • Roodlands Hospital – approx. 2,4 km.
  • Mungoswells – approx. 2,4 km.
  • Cottages – approx. 2,4 km.
  • Kilduff – approx. 2,4 km.

Caravan site

  • The Steading Caravan Park (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 550 m.

Parking

  • The Chesters – approx. 1,8 km.
Heritage designation category B listed building
Located in East Lothian, Haddington
Country United Kingdom