Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik is a Grade B listed building in the Midlothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 22 January 1971. Monument.

Ramsay's Monument, Penicuik

WRENN ID
sleeping-alcove-swift
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Midlothian
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
22 January 1971
Type
Monument
OS grid reference
NT 223 586
Coordinates
55.81446, -3.24069
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

Ramsay's Monument in Penicuik is a high obelisk built around 1760, possibly designed by Sir James Clerk. The monument features oval openings, known as oculi, and is supported by a high round arch that has a Latin inscription on its inner curve. The structure is made of droved ashlar stone.

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