Memorials & monuments · North West England
Davidson's Monument
In or near Newcastleton.
Davidson's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Davidson's Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1087540). 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
Details NY 58 SW BEWCASTLE KERSHOPE FOREST 4/42 Davidson's Monument II Monument. Inscribed IN MEMORY OF THOMAS DAVIDSON GAME WATCHER, WHO WAS MURDERED ON THIS SPOT ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1848, followed by religious text and ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION, 1852. Calciferous sandstone. Rusticated plinth, square shaft with pyramidal cap. Game keeper was strangled by poachers. Listing NGR: NY5344884352 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78129 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Davidson's Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1513, -2.7320
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 0TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379965 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Davidson's Monument?
- Davidson's Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 0TU).
- What is Davidson's Monument?
- Davidson's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Davidson's Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode TD9 0TU.
- Is Davidson's Monument a listed building?
- Davidson's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Davidson's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Davidson's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Davidson's Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 0TU. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.