Monument To Henry Bell, Esplanade, Clyde Street West, Helensburgh is a Grade B listed building in the Argyll and Bute local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 May 1971. Monument.

Monument To Henry Bell, Esplanade, Clyde Street West, Helensburgh

WRENN ID: scarred-railing-storm
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Argyll and Bute
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 May 1971
Type: Monument
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Red sandstone obelisk. Inscribed "Erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell. The first in Great Britain who was successful in practically applying steam powers for the purpose of navigation. Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766. Died in Helelsburgh in 1830".

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