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Latitude: 55.5015 / 55°30'5"N
Longitude: -4.5857 / 4°35'8"W
OS Eastings: 236778
OS Northings: 626122
OS Grid: NS367261
Mapcode National: GBR 3C.VGM1
Mapcode Global: WH3QN.JZKB
Plus Code: 9C7QGC27+JP
Entry Name: Shaw Monument, Prestwick
Listing Name: Shaw Monument
Listing Date: 14 April 1971
Category: B
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 331451
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB994
Building Class: Cultural
Also known as: Prestwick, Shaw Monument
ID on this website: 200331451
Later 18th century. Random rubble circular-plan tall tower to W of Prestwick Airport. Coped cylindrical base, with doorway to E, flanked by window opening and infilled opening; tall shaft of tower stepped in from base, 3 vertically arranged windows above doorway; coped cornice over machicolated eaves course; 3-arch open crown.
INTERIOR: not seen 1999.
The Shaw Monument is an unusual tower built by the Laird of Shaw. According to Cuthbertson, the Laird was a keen falconer. When he became to old to actively participate in the sport he built the Shaw Monument so that from the top he had a perfect view of the birds making their kill. There is a long spiral staircase inside leading to the top of the tower.
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