Memorials & monuments · North West England
Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
In or near Twynholm.
Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB36622). 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 C Date Added 28/05/1981 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Kirkcudbright NGR NX 68477 51035 Coordinates 268477, 551035 — J Aldam Heaton with sculpture by Farmer and Brindley of London, 1885. Memorial commemorating Earl of Selkirk (1808-85). Wheel cross 20' high, incorporating designs from the Aberlemno and Kildalton crosses. Silver grey granite from Kemnay quarries. inscription "Erected by Cecily Louisa, Countess of Selkirk, in loving memory of her husband, Dunbar James, Earl of Selkirk, born 22 April 1808; died 11 April 1885". — Maxwell's GUIDE TO THE STEWARTRY 8th ed, 1908, p87.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kirkcudbright Galleries is a regional art gallery showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Kirkcudbright. It features a variety of historical and contemporary exhibitions, along with a collection of over 600 works of fine art and craft.
Place summary
The Selkirk Memorial is located on St Mary Street in Kirkcudbright, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, marking its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8368, -4.0494
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- 01557 331276
- Opening
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pm, Sundays: 11:30am-4pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56643029 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright?
- Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4DJ).
- What is Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright?
- Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4DJ.
- Is Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright a listed building?
- Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright free to visit?
- Yes, Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright is free to enter.
- How do I get to Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4DJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.