Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue
In or near Wanlockhead.
Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Centenary of The Riding of the Marches statue is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the historical practice of boundary riding, marking the centenary of this tradition. The statue serves as a reminder of local heritage and community identity.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3708, -3.9308
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13064272782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue?
- Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6JN).
- What is Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue?
- Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6JN.
- Is Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue free to visit?
- Yes, Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Centerary of The Riding of the Marches statue?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6JN.