Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Drove Knowe Monument
In or near Eskdalemuir.
Drove Knowe Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Drove Knowe Monument 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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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/07/1988 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Westerkirk NGR NY 31191 89936 Coordinates 331191, 589936 — Erected circa 1841. Monument comprising obelisk raised on corniced square base on stepped plinth. Polished red ashlar; white marble family crest on plinth with lion and unicorn supporters, medallion above and inscription panel below. — Inscribed "Erected by the voluntary subscriptions/of his tenantry and others/to perpetuate the memory of/Sir Frederick George Johnston/of Westerhall, Baronet/Born 10th January 1811/Died 7th May 1841/Universally lamented".
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drove Knowe Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details regarding its era or design are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1988, -3.0824
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/12917598245 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drove Knowe Monument?
- Drove Knowe Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0NH).
- What is Drove Knowe Monument?
- Drove Knowe Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drove Knowe Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0NH.
- Is Drove Knowe Monument a listed building?
- Drove Knowe Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Drove Knowe Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Drove Knowe Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drove Knowe Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0NH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.