Monument erected 1861 to Dr John Leyden, Scottish orientalist, scholar & poet born in the village of Denholm where it stands.


Denholm Green, Denholm. Monument erected 1861 to Dr John Leyden, Scottish orientalist, scholar & poet born in the to the founding of Singapore. Died in Java aged 36. 1775-1811. Designed by H H Orrock & sculpted by Alexander Handyside Ritchie.


Size: 3264px × 4896px
Location: Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders, UK
Photo credit: © wyrdlight / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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