Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Rockhall Hotel Monument
In or near Dalton.
Rockhall Hotel Monument — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Rockhall Hotel Monument is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Dumfries, approximately 8.1 km away. The postcode for the monument is DG1 4JW, and entry is free.
About
Rockhall Hotel Monument is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17386). 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 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Mouswald NGR NY 05725 75543 Coordinates 305725, 575543 — Early 19th century. Monument, said to be over a horse's grave. Tall facetted and battered shaft on octagonal drum, all raised on stepped base. Polished ashlar; capping stone removed (said to have acted as a beacon stand).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rockhall Hotel Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building. The monument commemorates the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0654, -3.4777
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791635 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rockhall Hotel Monument?
- Rockhall Hotel Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4JW).
- What is Rockhall Hotel Monument?
- Rockhall Hotel Monument — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rockhall Hotel Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 4JW.
- Is Rockhall Hotel Monument a listed building?
- Rockhall Hotel Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Rockhall Hotel Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Rockhall Hotel Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rockhall Hotel Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4JW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.