Largs, Battle Of Largs Monument

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Alternative Names Largs Battle Memorial; 'The Pencil'; Far Bowen Crags
Site Type COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT
Canmore ID 207378
Site Number NS25NW 153
NGR NS 20762 57679
Council NORTH AYRSHIRE
Parish LARGS
Former Region STRATHCLYDE
Former District CUNNINGHAME
Former County AYRSHIRE
Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Detail of top part of tower showing window opening and and conical roof SC1111434 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
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Detail of carved memorial plaque above doorway SC1111432 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
Detail of carving of crucifixion at head of doorway SC1111431 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
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Detail of zoomorphic figure on right side of doorway SC1111427 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
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Detail of decorative carving on cill of doorway SC1111419 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
Doorway with inscribed plaque above SC1111418 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
Lower section of tower, view from W. SC1111417 Copyright RCAHMS view larger image
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NMRS REFERENCE:

Commemorating the Battle of Largs 1263.


 
Books and References

Shaw, J E (1953) Ayrshire 1745-1950: a social and industrial history of the county, Edinburgh
Page(s): 38 Held at RCAHMS D.11.2.SHA

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