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Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill

A Category B Listed Building in Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.1526 / 55°9'9"N

Longitude: -2.9755 / 2°58'31"W

OS Eastings: 337935

OS Northings: 584686

OS Grid: NY379846

Mapcode National: GBR 78NV.MR

Mapcode Global: WH7YQ.8RC9

Plus Code: 9C7V523F+2R

Entry Name: Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill

Listing Name: Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill

Listing Date: 3 August 1971

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 342077

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB9762

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200342077

Location: Langholm

County: Dumfries and Galloway

Electoral Ward: Annandale East and Eskdale

Parish: Langholm

Traditional County: Dumfriesshire

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Description

Robert Howe, architect. Erected 1835-6. Monument, prominently

sited on summit of Whita Hill. Tall obelisk on corniced and

inscribed square base, raised on steps and enclosed by spear-head cast-iron railings. Grey ashlar.

Statement of Interest

Prominent landmark. First stone laid 16 September 1835. Erected

in memory of Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833). Inscription

identifies architect and provides date.

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