Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill
In or near Eccles.
Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2074). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 16/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Ednam NGR NT 73479 36266 Coordinates 373479, 636266 — Inscription reads "Erected in memory of James Thomson, author of the Seasons, born at Ednam 11th September, AD 1700. Monument erected 1819-20.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thomson's Monument is a memorial located in Ferneyhill, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6193, -2.4226
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 7SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852622 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Thomson's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Thomson Monument
Viewpoints · 0.0 km
Site of St Leonard's Hospital
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Ednam Church
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Monument to Anna Maria Griffith
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Ednam Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Ednam
Castles · 1.0 km
Kelso Racecourse
Racecourses · 1.2 km
Border Ice Rink
Ice rinks · 1.3 km
Kelso ROC Post
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Kelso High School War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Ednam Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Thomson's Monument
Thomson's Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Thomson Monument
Thomson Monument is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Site of St Leonard's Hospital
Site of St Leonard's Hospital — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Ednam Church
Ednam Church — church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to Anna Maria Griffith
Monument to Anna Maria Griffith — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Ednam Bridge
Ednam Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Springwood Estate Caravan Park
Springwood Estate Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
SCHLOSS Roxburghe — a hotel in scotland central. 5-star. Brand: Destination by Hyatt.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Crookhouse Farm Campsite
Crookhouse Farm Campsite — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Blackadder Caravan Park
Blackadder Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Newcastle Arms
Newcastle Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Ladykirk and Norham Bridge
Ladykirk and Norham Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Greenknowe Tower
Greenknowe Tower in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Smailholm Tower
Smailholm Tower in England North East, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill?
- Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 7SU).
- What is Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill?
- Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill?
- Drivers can use postcode TD5 7SU.
- Is Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill a listed building?
- Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill free to visit?
- Yes, Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomson's Monument, Ferneyhill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 7SU. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.