Shaw Monument, Stone folly tower in Prestwick, Scotland.
The Shaw Monument stands approximately 50 feet tall, constructed from mortared rubble masonry with a rectangular base near Prestwick Airport.
Richard Oswald of Auchincruive commissioned the tower in 1775 for his wife Mary Ramsay to observe fox hunting activities from an elevated position.
The monument features a carved panel at its base depicting a man holding a falcon, representing the aristocratic tradition of falconry in Scotland.
The tower's entrance remains sealed since the 1930s due to the internal staircase deterioration, making interior access currently impossible.
Located on former Prestwickshaws lands, archaeological findings of Mesolithic flints near the monument indicate human activity from thousands of years ago.
Location: South Ayrshire
Location: Ayr
Inception: 1775
GPS coordinates: 55.50150,-4.58572
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:46
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