Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monument, Battle of Drumclog
Monument, Battle of Drumclog — category B 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
Monument, Battle of Drumclog is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1269). 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 B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 62545 39625 Coordinates 262545, 639625 — Erected 1839, and rebuilt 1867. Granite monument, with stepped plinth, pedestal and tall slender obelisk. Inscription on face of pedestal. Enclosed by plain iron railings. — Inscription reads "In commemoration of the victory obtained on this battlefield on sabbath the 1st of June 1679 by our covenanting forefathers over Graham of Claverhouse and his dragoons." The dates are inscribed on the back.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the Battle of Drumclog is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6307, -4.1849
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844892 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument, Battle of Drumclog?
- Monument, Battle of Drumclog is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6QL).
- Is Monument, Battle of Drumclog a listed building?
- Monument, Battle of Drumclog is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument, Battle of Drumclog free to visit?
- Yes, Monument, Battle of Drumclog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument, Battle of Drumclog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6QL. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.