Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk
James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43810). 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 11/12/1996 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Selkirk NGR NT 47205 28714 Coordinates 347205, 628714 — Thomas J Clapperton, 1931. Bronze plaque positioned on red sandstone, coped wall pier, sited to S of Victoria Halls, to corner of High Street and Chapel Street. Depicting in bas relief 2 draped figures embracing in segmental-arched niche. "Then I turn to sister Jean/ And my airms about her twine", inscribed beneath. 3/4 view bust portrait of JB Selkirk below with: "J B Selkirk (James Brown (1832-1904) Poet and man of Letters. Author of "Selkirk after Flodden" erected by Admirers of his works 1931" written below. — The photograph (SE/717) shows the site before this plaque was introduced.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The James Brown Selkirk Plaque is a memorial located in Scotts Place, Selkirk, in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, signifying its historical significance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5493, -2.8383
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q77771284 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk?
- James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4LN).
- Is James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk a listed building?
- James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk free to visit?
- Yes, James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Brown Selkirk Plaque, Scotts Place, Selkirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4LN. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.