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detail of queensberry monument queensberry square dumfries photo by tom donald Clearwood dumfries august '05
[edit] inscription
the monument is inscribed:
This Column, Sacred to the memory of CHARLES DUKE of QUEENSBERRY and DOVER was erected by The County of Dumfries, as a monument of their veneration for the character of that illustrious Nobleman; whose exalted virtues Rendered him the ornament of Society; and whose numerous acts of public beneficence and private charity, endeared him to his country. Ob 22d Oct 1778 Ætat80
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