Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill
In or near Dalton.
Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill 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
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument to Joe Graham at Almagill Hill, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Lockerbie, which is approximately 7.6 km away. The postcode for the location is DG11 1DZ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3452). 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 30/09/1987 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Dalton NGR NY 08929 75793 Coordinates 308929, 575793 — Steep pyramidal monument (about 6m high), on summit of Almagill Hill and with 1896 bronze panel by J W Dods (signed and dated) set in S face. Rubble-built, bronze panel (hunting scene) in granite surround, inscribed panel below also granite. — Inscribed "In memory of Joe Graham ... of the Dumfriesshire Foxhounds ... died 1893 ... age 80". Prominent landmark.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Joe Graham is a memorial located on Almagill Hill in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0682, -3.4276
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792401 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill?
- Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1DZ).
- What is Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill?
- Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1DZ.
- Is Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill a listed building?
- Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1DZ.