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Oban in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Burg of Oban

 
 
The Burg of Oban Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
1. The Burg of Oban Marker
Inscription.
Oban
The Burgh of Oban
Established by
Charter of resignation novodamus
and erection under the Great Seal -17th July 1811
Bicentenary commemoration -12th July 2011
The Princess Royal unveiled this commemorative plaque
at the behest of the people of Oban
Mairidh seann chuimhneachain's d òchasan ùr
(old memories and new hopes will endure)

 
Erected 2011.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
 
Location. 56° 24.76′ N, 5° 28.416′ W. Marker is in Oban, Scotland, in Argyll and Bute. Marker is at the intersection of Station Road and Shore Street, on the right when traveling south on Station Road. Located on the Station Square Clock Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oban, Scotland PA34 4NT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Homecoming Scotland (here, next to this marker); Robert Barbour McKelvie, M.D. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Visit to Oban (about 120 meters away); The Water of Life (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); McCaig’s Tower (approx. half a kilometer away); Dunstaffnage Castle
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(approx. 5.2 kilometers away); A Hidden Haven (approx. 5.2 kilometers away); Watching, Waiting and Warning (approx. 5.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oban.
 
The Burg of Oban Marker - Station Square Clock Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
2. The Burg of Oban Marker - Station Square Clock Tower
Station Square Clock Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
3. Station Square Clock Tower
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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