Memorials & monuments · North West England
Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill
In or near Newcastleton.
Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9762). 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 B Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Langholm NGR NY 37935 84686 Coordinates 337935, 584686 — Robert Howe, architect. Erected 1835-6. Monument, prominently sited on summit of Whita Hill. Tall obelisk on corniced and inscribed square base, raised on steps and enclosed by spear-head cast-iron railings. Grey ashlar. — Prominent landmark. First stone laid 16 September 1835. Erected in memory of Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833). Inscription identifies architect and provides date.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Malcolm Monument is a memorial located on Whita Hill in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1526, -2.9755
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809222 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill?
- Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0LW).
- What is Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill?
- Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0LW.
- Is Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill a listed building?
- Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0LW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.