The John Leyden Memorial, Denholm
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The John Leyden Memorial, Denholm
Image: © Bill Henderson Taken: 22 Jul 2014
There are two plaques on the John Leydon Memorial which record; John Leyden, Born Denholm 8th September 1775 Died Batavia 28th August, 1811 To the memory of the Poet and oriental scholar, whose genius, learning and manly virtues were an honour to his country and shed a lustre on his native Teviotdale. This monument was erected by public subscription AD 1861
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Image Location
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55.457802
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-2.684671