Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm
Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm — category B 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 to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16944). 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 04/10/1988 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Middlebie NGR NY 25991 78716 Coordinates 325991, 578716 — Dated 1832. Monument, erected to commemorate passing of the Reform Act. Tall, thin upright slab with curved top, set on square base with iron railings. Red ashlar. — Inscribed "To Grey and Reform/1832/Honesty is the best policy". Erected by the local farmer.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Earl Grey is a memorial located at West Craigs Farm in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0973, -3.1613
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810614 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm?
- Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3HA).
- Is Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm a listed building?
- Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3HA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.