Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27690). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 08/03/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 13871 70974 Coordinates 313871, 670974 — Circa 1920. Celtic revival war memorial. Celtic cross set on pedestal base within square margined area (originally had enclosing railings, probably removed during WW2). Mix of Pictish and Celtic interlaced motifs, plastic mouldings. Cross head, woven rope ring; celtic interlacing in upper portion with pictish details in terminals. Bosses. Inscribed on shaft of cross " Sacred to the memory of officers, NCOs and men of Ratho who fell in the Great War 1914-1918". Panel below has plain cross set within interlacing. Broad pedestal base with names of war dead inscribed. Rear of memorial has WW2 names inscribed. — Listed as an important part of the history of Ratho and as a monument in a focal setting with the parish church.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Baird Road in Ratho, central Scotland, serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9241, -3.3799
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH28 8JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
Sources
- wikidata: Q17812004 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho?
- War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8JA).
- Is War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho a listed building?
- War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Baird Road, Ratho?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8JA. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency.