Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk
monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40571). 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 12/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Selkirk NGR NT 47000 28478 Coordinates 347000, 628478 — Alexander Handyside Ritchie, 1839 with later alterations (Dick Peddie and Walker Todd, 1932, new base). Square-plan base and pedestal of 2 stages, battered 2nd stage with leaf and dart and cornice; full-height pedestrian statue. Painted ashlar (?). To NW elevation, at base, plaque commemorating centenary (1832-1932) of Sir Walter Scott, unveiled by the Duke of Buccleuch; at 1st stage of pedestal carved with original commemoration, when statue erected; winged lute, with Waverley carved to ribbon, at panel, 2nd stage; base with statue, robed as Sheriff in contraposto stance with stick. Selkirk motif at 1st stage of NE elevation; wreath at 2nd stage. Wreath to each stage of SE elevation. Heraldic emblem (of Scott) to SW at 1st stage; wreath at 2nd stage above. — Sir Walter Scott was Sheriff of Selkirk from 1800 to 1832. According to Strang, the statue was erected by the Gentlemen of the County. The statue is positioned on the site of the Old Tolbooth. In 1904, there were railings in place around the monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The monument to Sir Walter Scott is a memorial located in the Market Place in Selkirk, central Scotland, postcode TD7. This structure is recognised as a category B listed building, notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5471, -2.8415
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1839
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17846770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk?
- monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4BT).
- Is monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk a listed building?
- monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk free to visit?
- Yes, monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4BT. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.