Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Auchingilloch Monument
In or near Muirkirk.
Auchingilloch Monument — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchingilloch Monument is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1279). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 71446 35764 Coordinates 271446, 635764 — Erected 1834. Square-plan polished ashlar, corniced pedestal on stepped plinth. Capping stone curves to square base of pyramidal cap. Inscribed on north west and south east faces, with modern bronze plaques recessed bearing same inscriptions. Enclosed by fleur-de-lis cast iron railings. — Inscription explains that conventicles were frequently held at this spot, and that the monument was erected after a commemoration service held by Rev Wm Logan, Lesmahagow on 16 July 1834.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Auchingilloch Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5985, -4.0418
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844992 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchingilloch Monument?
- Auchingilloch Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Auchingilloch Monument?
- Auchingilloch Monument — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchingilloch Monument?
- Its coordinates are 55.5985°, -4.0418°.
- Is Auchingilloch Monument a listed building?
- Auchingilloch Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Auchingilloch Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Auchingilloch Monument is free to enter.