Memorials & monuments · North West England
Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground
Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground is a category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19313). 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 04/11/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Minnigaff NGR NX 40990 66573 Coordinates 240990, 566573 — 1761 (dated). Classical monument and burial enclosure, in memory of the Heron family. Situated to the W in the Graveyard of Monigaff Parish Church (see separate listing). Red sandstone. MONUMENT: modillioned pediment, with surmounting die and urn, supported on paired Corinthian columns; decorated frieze. Paired Corinthian pilasters, flanking central panel; shouldered architrave to inscription panel, dated 1761; armorial panel above; egg and dart moulding. Massive flanking consoles. ENCLOSURE: balustraded walls. Corniced and channelled piers to E; wrought-iron gate. — B Group with Monigaff Parish Church, Graveyard and Graveyard Walls; Old Parish Church (see separate listings).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heron Monument is a memorial located in the burial ground of Monigaff Old Parish Church in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG8. It is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9683, -4.4855
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17568467 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground?
- Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6AP).
- What is Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground?
- Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 6AP.
- Is Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground a listed building?
- Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground free to visit?
- Yes, Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heron Monument, Monigaff Old Parish Church Burial Ground?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6AP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.