Royal Burgh Commemoration Marker - Linlithgow, Scotland
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N 55° 58.623 W 003° 36.034
30U E 462522 N 6203688
An inscribed stone adjacent to the Cross Well commemorates the town of Linlithgow's 600 years as Royal Burgh 1389-1989.
Waymark Code: WMMDM4
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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Linlithgow obtained it's Royal Burgh status in 1389 from Robert II. "A royal burgh was a type of Scottish burgh which had been founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter. Although abolished in law in 1975, the term is still used by many former royal burghs." --Wikipedia

Although royal burghs have been abolished, Linlithgow continues to use the term. According to the inscribed stone, Linlithgow celebrated its 600th anniversary as a royal burgh in 1989. The inscribed stone reads:

Royal Burgh
of
Linlithgow
600 Years
1389 - 1989

Subject: Town

Commemoration: 600 Years

Date of Founding: 1389

Date of Commemoration: 1989

Address:
High Street Linlithgow Scotland

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Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


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