Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik
Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik — 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
Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14639). 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 22/01/1971 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Penicuik NGR NT 22349 58608 Coordinates 322349, 658608 — c.1760. Sir James Clerk? High obelisk. (pierced by oval oculi) on high round arch (Latin inscription on intrados) borne on pedestal. Droved Ashlar. — Erected by Sir James Clerk, of Penicuik, 3rd Bt. whose father, Sir John, judge and antiquary had been a patron of the post.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ramsay's Monument is a memorial located in Penicuik, central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category B listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8145, -3.2407
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik?
- Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8PL).
- Is Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik a listed building?
- Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik free to visit?
- Yes, Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8PL. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.