Waterloo Monument
The Waterloo Monument near Ancrum in the Scottish Borders is a 150-foot tower, built between 1817 and 1824 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. It was designed by the architect Archibald Elliot, after the original monument designed by William Burn collapsed.- Monument
- …is also known as “Penielheugh Monument”
- …stands 148 feet (45 metres) tall
- Description: Waterloo monument in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Peniel Heugh and Baron’s Folly, Down Law.
Peniel Heugh
Peak
Peniel Heugh is a hill near Ancrum and Nisbet in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland.
Baron’s Folly, Down Law
Historic site
Baron’s Folly, Down Law is a historic site, which is situated 1 mile west of Waterloo Monument.
Monteviot House
Residential building
Monteviot House is the early 18th century home of the… Monteviot House is situated 1 mile south of Waterloo Monument.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nisbet and Ancrum.
Waterloo Monument
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Latitude
55.52924° or 55° 31′ 45″ north
Longitude
-2.55022° or 2° 33′ 1″ west
Open location code
9C7VGCHX+MW
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Peniel Heugh, hill fort and Victoria Clump.
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