Memorials & monuments · North West England
Merkland Cross
In or near Eaglesfield.
Merkland Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Merkland Cross 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
Merkland Cross is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its significance lies in its historical context within the region, marking an important site of remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0379, -3.1748
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8 km
Sources
- osm: node/6015296487 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merkland Cross?
- Merkland Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3AP).
- What is Merkland Cross?
- Merkland Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merkland Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 3AP.
- Is Merkland Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Merkland Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merkland Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3AP. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.