Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd
Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Clive Nicholson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd 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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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Ettrick NGR NT 26307 14400 Coordinates 326307, 614400 — Obelisk, erected 1898 on site of the cottage in which James Hogg was born 1770.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates James Hogg, a notable Scottish poet and writer. The monument serves as a tribute to his contributions to literature and the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4180, -3.1655
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 5JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: node/12917528554 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd?
- Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5JA).
- What is Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd?
- Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd?
- Drivers can use postcode TD7 5JA.
- Is Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd a listed building?
- Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to the Ettrick Shepherd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5JA. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.