Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Ettrick Shepherd Monument
Ettrick Shepherd 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
Ettrick Shepherd 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
The Ettrick Shepherd Monument is a seated figure on a pedestal, sculpted by A Currie. This monument commemorates the legacy of the Ettrick Shepherd, reflecting its historical significance in the Scottish Borders region.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ettrick Shepherd Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the poet James Hogg, known as the Ettrick Shepherd, and is a notable example of 19th-century commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4725, -3.2074
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 5LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: node/506318281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ettrick Shepherd Monument?
- Ettrick Shepherd Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5LH).
- What is Ettrick Shepherd Monument?
- Ettrick Shepherd Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ettrick Shepherd Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode TD7 5LH.
- Is Ettrick Shepherd Monument a listed building?
- Ettrick Shepherd Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ettrick Shepherd Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Ettrick Shepherd Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ettrick Shepherd Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5LH. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.