MacKenzie Obelisk
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MacKenzie Obelisk
Image: © Richard Dorrell Taken: 17 Jan 2013
Located in the middle of a car park between the Church and the High Street is this prominent obelisk. This is not of great antiquity but replaces Dingwall's 'Leaning Tower' which was erected over the grave of Sir George MacKenzie, the 1st Earl of Cromartie in 1714. Apparently, Dingwall's marshy sub-soil caused subsidence and the monument developed a tilt. It remained as a leaning tower for many years, but in the early years of the 20th century, it was demolished by the Countess of Cromartie and replaced by the present obelisk. (Information from 'A short history of Dingwall' by AA Woodham) Close-up of the plaque on the obelisk: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
57.596834
Longitude
-4.428112