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Byres Hill, Hopetoun Monument
Commemorative Monument (19th Century)
Site Name Byres Hill, Hopetoun Monument
Classification Commemorative Monument (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Hopetown
Canmore ID 210358
Site Number NT57NW 147
NGR NT 50073 76429
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/210358
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Haddington
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County East Lothian
NT57NW 147 50073 76429
Situated on the summit of Byres Hill in the Garleton Hills is a tall circualr monument to the Fourth, Earl of Hopetoun. Built in 1824, circular with an internal spiral stairway to parapet and viewing platform.
An original plaque, now unreadable stated "This monument was erected to the memory of the great and good John, Fourth Earl of Hopetoun, by the affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian MDCCCXXIV".
Information from RCAHMS (DE), October 2008
