Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Veitch Memorial Fountain
John Veitch Memorial Fountain — 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
John Veitch Memorial Fountain is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB39189). 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 29/03/1995 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Peebles NGR NT 25167 40413 Coordinates 325167, 640413 — Sydney Mitchell and Wilson, 1898. Pale pink granite monument to poet, John Veitch. Square pedestal with cast bronze portrait profile of Veitch to 1 face, supports bulbous column with acanthus leaves at base and Roman Doric capital; decorated with copper garlands and cherubs and surmounted by bronze lion rampant holding shield with Town crest. Marble base with rounded angles and grey granite panels.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The John Veitch Memorial Fountain is located in central Scotland. It is a category C listed building, commemorating the contributions of John Veitch. The fountain serves as a notable example of the region's memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6515, -3.1907
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH45 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56645052 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Veitch Memorial Fountain?
- John Veitch Memorial Fountain is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 8AG).
- Is John Veitch Memorial Fountain a listed building?
- John Veitch Memorial Fountain is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is John Veitch Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, John Veitch Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Veitch Memorial Fountain?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 8AG. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.