Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso
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Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB35735). 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 16/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Kelso NGR NT 72862 33790 Coordinates 372862, 633790 — Reginald Fairlie, 1933-4 L-plan Romanesque arcade forming two sides of a cloister, 2 bays to North, 4 bays to east, cylindrical piers carrying a rib vault. Sculptured lozenges in spandrels of arches with weather table and coped parapet over. West face of north range incorporates a 13th century doorway with foiled head which formerly stood SW of the parlour but probably came originally from the chapter house. Dwarf wall to road with railings
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kelso Abbey is a historic site featuring the remains of a significant example of Scottish monastic architecture, founded in the 1100s. Although much of the original structure is gone, the surviving church remains a notable architectural achievement and is located near the picturesque town of Kelso.
Place summary
The Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe is a memorial located at Kelso Abbey on Bridge Street in central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5970, -2.4322
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 7BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q17838868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso?
- Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 7BJ).
- What is Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso?
- Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso?
- Drivers can use postcode TD5 7BJ.
- Is Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso a listed building?
- Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to The Dukes of Roxburghe, Kelso Abbey, Bridge Street, Kelso?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 7BJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.