Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40550). 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 21/08/1987 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Sanquhar NGR NS 78334 09771 Coordinates 278334, 609771 — D J and H Newall of Dalbeattie, sculptors; monument erected 1864 (inscription) on site of old market cross; commemorates Sanquhar declaration of 1680 and Sanquhar protestation of 1685. Plain obelisk on broader, battered, stepped and pedimented square base, all raised on bullfaced plinth. White granite, with inscription panels. — allegiance to King Charles II and declared war on him and on In 1680 Richard Cameron and his supporters renounced their his followers; in 1685 the Cameronians protested over the
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument is a memorial located on High Street in Sanquhar, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3668, -3.9211
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- www.dgculture.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56646024 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument, High Street, Sanquhar?
- Monument, High Street, Sanquhar is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6DZ).
- Is Monument, High Street, Sanquhar a listed building?
- Monument, High Street, Sanquhar is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument, High Street, Sanquhar free to visit?
- Yes, Monument, High Street, Sanquhar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument, High Street, Sanquhar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6DZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.