Approximate Location Map
Large Map »
Latitude: 55.9424 / 55°56'32"N
Longitude: -3.0808 / 3°4'50"W
OS Eastings: 332590
OS Northings: 672680
OS Grid: NT325726
Mapcode National: GBR 2D.YPTG
Mapcode Global: WH6SN.NW5V
Plus Code: 9C7RWWR9+XM
Entry Name: Earl Of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh
Listing Name: Newhailes House, Earl of Stair Monument
Listing Date: 22 January 1971
Category: B
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 343450
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB10912
Building Class: Cultural
Also known as: Musselburgh, Newhailes, Earl Of Stair's Monument
ID on this website: 200343450
Location: Inveresk
County: East Lothian
Electoral Ward: Musselburgh
Parish: Inveresk
Traditional County: Midlothian
Tagged with: Monument
Dated 1746. Restored 1907. Ashlar obelisk on inscribed
and corniced pedestal set upon rock-faced base. Sited in
woodland to N of Newhailes House. Latin inscription in
memory of John, 2nd Earl of Stair, who fought as 2nd in
command to George II at Dettingen, 1743. Bronze plaque
declaring recarving of pedestal in 1907 for Sir Charles
Dalrymple, Bart.
Formerly surrounded by landscaped pleasure grounds;
shell grotto close by.
External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.
Other nearby listed buildings
