Fyrish Monument facts for kids
The Fyrish Monument is a special stone structure built way back in 1782. You can find it on Fyrish Hill, near the towns of Evanton and Alness in Scotland. A powerful local leader named Sir Hector Munro, 8th of Novar ordered it to be built. He was a general who had served in India.
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What is the Fyrish Monument?
This monument is a tall, interesting structure on a hill. It looks like a gate or archway. It was built over 200 years ago.
Why was the Fyrish Monument built?
Sir Hector Munro had a good reason for building this monument. At that time, many local people were losing their homes and jobs. They were being moved off the land they had farmed for a long time. Sir Hector wanted to help them. He built the monument to give these people work and help them earn money. It's even said that Sir Hector would roll stones down the hill. This made the workers carry them back up, giving them more hours and more pay.
What does the monument represent?
The Fyrish Monument is a copy of a famous gate. It looks like the gate of Negapatam, a port city in India. General Munro captured this port for the British in 1781. Building the monument was a way to remember this important victory.
Exploring the Fyrish Monument
The monument stands high on Fyrish Hill. From there, you can see amazing views. You can look out over the Cromarty Firth, which is a large body of water. You can also clearly see Ben Wyvis, a beautiful mountain. It looks especially impressive when it's covered in snow. There is a path that leads to the top of the hill. You can start your walk from a car park located northeast of the hill.
