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Monteath Mausoleum

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Unique Victorian monument with breathtaking views of the Scottish Borders
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About Monteath Mausoleum

Standing high on the natural escarpment of Lilliards Edge, the Monteath Douglas Mausoleum (known locally as the Monteath Mausoleum) is a spectacular Victorian building with views northwards to the Eildon Hills and Smailholm Tower, southwards to the Waterloo Monument at Peniel Heugh and the distant borderlands of the Cheviot Hills.
It was built by an enigmatic General in 1864 solely for himself, after a lifetime in the British Army in India. No-one knows why he built it here, or why it is such an...

Contact Details

directions Address:
Lilliards Edge
Ancrum
Jedburgh
TD8 6TZ
phone Telephone:
01228 562776
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Opening hours

Grounds are open to walkers and cyclists 365 days a year. A key for the crypt is available from Ancrum village shop or Lilliardsedge Holiday Park for a small fee. Vehicle access available on six Open Weekends during the summer, details are in the News section on our website.

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Accessible Parking

Features

Payment Methods:
Free
Transport and Parking:
On Public Transport Route
Public Parking Nearby
Catering:
Picnic Area

Accessibility

Accessible parking or drop-off point
Large print, braille or audio
Partial wheelchair access
Suitable for visitors with limited mobility

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