Blantyre Monument, Category B listed monument in Bishopton, Scotland
The Blantyre Monument stands 80 feet tall as a stone obelisk adjacent to Ferry Road, marking the landscape of Renfrewshire near Erskine.
The monument commemorates Major-General Robert Walter Stewart, the 11th Lord Blantyre, who served with the Duke of Wellington during the Napoleonic Wars.
The detailed inscription on the stone surface honors Lord Blantyre's military service and his role as Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire.
The monument sits at coordinates 55.9157°N and 4.49596°W, accessible through the B815 road connecting Bishopton and Erskine.
Architect William Burn designed this memorial structure in 1825, incorporating classical obelisk elements to create a lasting tribute.
Location: Renfrewshire
Location: Erskine
GPS coordinates: 55.91570,-4.49596
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:47
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