Monteath Mausoleum

Monteath Mausoleum is a Victorian stone burial chamber with a domed roof decorated by 48 green glass stars set into the ceiling. The structure sits on Gersit Law and can be seen from the A68 road north of Jedburgh.

It was built in 1864 as a resting place for General Sir Thomas Monteath Douglas and positioned to overlook the site of the 1545 Battle of Ancrum Moor. Major restoration work was completed in 2019.

The design by architects Peddie & Kinnear shows Victorian style typical of Edinburgh's finest buildings from that era. The remote hillside location makes it an unexpected find for such refined architecture.

Entry to the burial chamber requires obtaining a key in advance, and there is parking available near the site. Guided tours are offered on summer weekends if you prefer to learn more about the structure and its history.

Two stone lions stand guard at the entrance, one alert and one resting, while inside carved angels flank the sarcophagus under green-tinted light from the glass stars above. This pairing of sleeping and watchful figures creates an unusual mood inside the chamber.

Location: Scottish Borders

GPS coordinates: 55.53364,-2.61513

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02