Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas
In or near Coalburn.
Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas is a category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1457). 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 A Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Douglas NGR NS 83467 30955 Coordinates 283467, 630955 — Thomas Brock, sculptor. Erected 1892. Ashlar plinth, with inscription, on stepped bullfaced ashlar base, supports bronze statue of James, Earl of Angus. Cameronian badge is on east face of plinth. Enclosed by spear-head iron railings. — Inscription explains that statue commemorates the 200th anniversary of the raising of the Cameronian regiment by the Earl of Angus, which was mustered nearby.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Earl of Angus Monument commemorates James Douglas, a significant historical figure. Visitors can explore the monument and learn about its historical context and the legacy of Douglas in the area.
Place summary
The Earl of Angus, Monument to James Douglas is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5583, -3.8491
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- douglasheritagemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17568868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas?
- Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0QL).
- What is Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas?
- Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas?
- Drivers can use postcode ML11 0QL.
- Is Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas a listed building?
- Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas free to visit?
- Yes, Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earl of Angus, Monument to James, Douglas?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0QL. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.