Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Animals in War Memorial
Animals in War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Animals in War Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history. It was designed by English sculptor David Backhouse and unveiled in November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal.
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Background
History
The memorial was inspired by Jilly Cooper's 1983 book Animals in War, and was made possible by a specially created fund of £1.4 million from public donations of which Cooper was a co-trustee. The memorial consists of a 55 ft by 58 ft (16.8 m by 17.7 m) curved Portland stone wall: the symbolic arena of war, emblazoned with images of various struggling animals, along with two heavily laden bronze mules progressing up the stairs of the monument, and a bronze horse and bronze dog beyond it looking into the distance. Located on Park Lane, at the junction with Upper Brook Street, on the eastern edge of the park, The Animals in War Memorial was officially opened on 24 November 2004 by Anne,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9854, -3.1700
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- www.devilsporridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13205511555 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Animals in War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Animals in War Memorial?
- Animals in War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 6TF).
- Is Animals in War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Animals in War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Animals in War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 6TF. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.