Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Joseph Thomson Monument
Joseph Thomson Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Joseph Thomson 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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Place summary
The Joseph Thomson Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the achievements of Joseph Thomson, an explorer known for his work in Africa. The monument serves as a tribute to his contributions to exploration and geography.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2421, -3.7626
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/12944579377 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Joseph Thomson Monument?
- Joseph Thomson Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5NA).
- What is Joseph Thomson Monument?
- Joseph Thomson Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Joseph Thomson Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 5NA.
- Is Joseph Thomson Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Joseph Thomson Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Joseph Thomson Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5NA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.