Shaw Monument
Introduction
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Shaw Monument
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 27 Apr 2016
No one really knows the origin of this cylindrical tower with the crown-shaped top. It could perhaps have been used as a falconry site. It lies just outside Prestwick Airport but is easily accessible on foot.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.50142
Longitude
-4.585841