Monreith of Wigtown marble plaque
Overview
Monreith of Wigtown marble plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in Scotland Dumfries And Galloway. This marble commemorative plaque records: The ships timbers along the east in the bay are all that remain of the schooner Monreith of Wigtown wrecked in the Kirkcudbright Bay on the 12th November 1900.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This marble commemorative plaque records: The ships timbers along the east in the bay are all that remain of the schooner Monreith of Wigtown wrecked in the Kirkcudbright Bay on the 12th November 1900.
People and events
The short source does not safely name the people, events or traditions tied to this exact point. A famous nearby story is not attached without evidence that it belongs here.
How it worked
The label Commemorative plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Commemorative plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Monreith of Wigtown marble plaque matters as a recorded commemorative plaque tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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