Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road
In or near Walkerburn.
Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road — scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road is a scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2685). 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
The old Burgh wall and bastion in Peebles is a significant example of a secular town wall, reflecting the historical fortifications of the area. It was designated as a scheduled monument on 17 July 1968, highlighting its importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Eastgate Theatre is a vibrant community venue located in Peebles, Scotland, originally a 19th-century church. It hosts a variety of performances, films, and creative activities, welcoming over 50,000 visitors each year.
Place summary
The old Burgh wall and bastion on Venlaw Road is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland. This site represents remnants of historical fortifications, reflecting the region's medieval defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6533, -3.1878
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH45 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1721 725777
- Opening
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 16:00
- Official site
- eastgatearts.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845985 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road?
- Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 8AD).
- What is Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road?
- Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road — scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road?
- Drivers can use postcode EH45 8AD.
- Is Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road a listed building?
- Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road free to visit?
- Yes, Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Part of old Burgh wall and bastion, Venlaw Road?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 8AD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.