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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · Scottish Lowlands

James Clerk Maxwell grave

Free admission

James Clerk Maxwell grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.

St Inan’s Church - geograph.org.uk - 7853909

Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

James Clerk Maxwell grave is a folly in the Scottish Lowlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DG7.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2019

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Place summary

The James Clerk Maxwell grave is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG7. This site commemorates the influential physicist and mathematician known for his formulation of electromagnetic theory. The grave serves as a notable folly, marking the final resting place of one of Scotland's prominent scientific figures.

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Coordinates
55.0065, -4.0387
Postcode
DG7 3NE
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is James Clerk Maxwell grave?
James Clerk Maxwell grave is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3NE).
What is James Clerk Maxwell grave?
James Clerk Maxwell grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to James Clerk Maxwell grave?
Drivers can use postcode DG7 3NE.
Is James Clerk Maxwell grave free to visit?
Yes, James Clerk Maxwell grave is free to enter.
How do I get to James Clerk Maxwell grave?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3NE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.