Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath
Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath — 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
Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16918). 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 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Westerkirk NGR NY 30889 90048 Coordinates 330889, 590048 — Erected 1928. Monument to Thomas Telford. Rock-faced white granite with 3 bronze inscription panels and medallion bust by - Francis A.R.S.A. Low platform with steps, central upright slab, latter flanked by lower and wider uprights with benches. — Thomas Telford was born on Glendinning farm in Westerkirk Parish. Erected by Institution of Civil Engineers in conjunction with Eskdale and Liddesdale Archaeological Society. Moved to present site May 1979. Change of Category B to C(S) 12.7.88.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Telford Monument is a memorial located in Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath, in the Scottish Lowlands (postcode DG13). This structure is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1998, -3.0873
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q56622547 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath?
- Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0PB).
- Is Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath a listed building?
- Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath free to visit?
- Yes, Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Telford Monument, Westerkirk Parish Library, Bentpath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0PB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.