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War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing

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War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Inverkeithing War Memorial is a war memorial in Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland, commemorating the 166 men of the town lost in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial is set in a memorial garden, was originally built in 1923 and is category C listed by Historic Scotland.

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From the Wikipedia article

Inverkeithing War Memorial is a war memorial in Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland, commemorating the 166 men of the town lost in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial is set in a memorial garden, was originally built in 1923 and is category C listed by Historic Scotland.

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Background

History

130 men from Inverkeithing died during the First World War, 1914 - 1918. The unveiling ceremony took place on 14th April 1923, and the memorial was unveiled by Edward James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine. To accompany the war memorial, a roll of honour with the names of 265 who served in WWI was produced for Inverkeithing Parish Church and is placed at the vestibule of the church. 36 men and women of Inverkeithing died during WWII, 1939 - 1945. 12 of Inverkeithing's war dead are buried in the town at Hope Street Cemetery. Originally located in the grounds of Inverkeithing Primary School, the memorial was relocated to new war memorial gardens adjacent to Inverkeithing Church at Church…

Description

The memorial is a granite monolithic with a hexagonal base, on top of a 6 step staircase that surrounds the memorial. The top is a moulded Celtic Cross and a carving of wreath. The faces of the memorial feature bronze plaques, which feature the burgh coat of arms, and dedications. The dedication plaque to the First World War dead reads: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF INVERKEITHING AND DISTRICT WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE". The names of all 130 Inverkeithing male casualties of WWI are listed on a bronze plaque. The dedication plaque to the Second World War dead reads: "AND IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/ OF…

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Coordinates
56.0319, -3.3967
District
Fife
Postcode
KY11 1ND
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing?
War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 1ND).
Is War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing a listed building?
War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 1ND. It sits within the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy parliamentary constituency.