Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Helensburgh War Memorial
Helensburgh War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Helensburgh War Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 08/09/1993 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Burgh Helensburgh NGR NS 29997 82840 Coordinates 229997, 682840 — A N Paterson, 1922. War memorial facing ornamental rectangular pond in walled garden with ornamental gates. Memorial: unveiling ceremony, 25 June 1992. Cream sandstone ashlar. Stepped base, tall plinth surmounted by domed arcaded rotunda, ashlar urns with flaming torches in every 2nd bay of rotunda, ashlar dome with copper leaves Rubble boundary walls. Fine 2-leaf cast-iron gates and railings with wreath, palm leaves and thistle wreath decoration. — The walled garden was part of the Hermitage House estate which was presented to the town council for $3,750 in order to create a park. The house, after use during the war as an auxiliary hospital, was allowed to deteriorate and was demolished in 1963. The War Memorial in the same league as those designed by the Imperial War Graves Commission, if on a diminutive scale.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helensburgh War Memorial is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0083, -4.7282
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 7RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.submarinecentre.org
Sources
- osm: node/12949485027 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helensburgh War Memorial?
- Helensburgh War Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 7RT).
- Is Helensburgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Helensburgh War Memorial is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Helensburgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Helensburgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helensburgh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 7RT. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.