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Dumfries House, Memorial Crucifix

Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Dumfries House, Memorial Crucifix

Classification Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Memorial To 3rd Marquess Of Bute

Canmore ID 300552

Site Number NS52SW 12.18

NGR NS 54448 20516

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/300552

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Administrative Areas

  • Council East Ayrshire
  • Parish Old Cumnock
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Cumnock And Doon Valley
  • Former County Ayrshire

Summary Record

This crucifix was erected in 1900 in memory of the 3rd Marquess of Bute. It is locatedto the east of Dumfries House on one of the 3rd Marquess's favourite walk. A similar crucifix was erected at Mount Stuart which has since been removed.

For more information see RCAHMS publication Dumfries House an Architectural Story.

STG 2014

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