Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny
In or near Auchendinny.
Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Sophia Inglis Memorial in Wester Auchendinny, you can take a train to Eskbank station, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is EH26 0ND. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14661). 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 14/09/1979 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Penicuik NGR NT 25196 61728 Coordinates 325196, 661728 — Later 18th cent. Tall trigonal undressed stone with pointed cap-stone. Long inscription. — Erected in memory of Sophia Inglis (1741-75), daughter of Archibald Inglis of Auchindinny (Lasswade) by her sister.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sophia Inglis Memorial is a category C listed building located in Wester Auchendinny, central Scotland. This memorial commemorates Sophia Inglis and is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8429, -3.1961
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620839 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny?
- Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0ND).
- What is Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny?
- Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0ND.
- Is Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny a listed building?
- Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny free to visit?
- Yes, Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sophia Inglis Memorial, Wester Auchendinny?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0ND. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.