Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder
War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder — 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, Edinburgh Road, Lauder is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37223). 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 09/06/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Lauder NGR NT 52740 47821 Coordinates 352740, 647821 — 1923. Memorial to First World War in form similar to that of market cross. Octagonal granite shaft set on stepped base of square plan with chamfered sides. Base inscribed 'ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THE PARISH AND BURGH OF LAUDER WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918'; names are given on sides. Shaft surmounted by sandstone carving of lion rampant holding shield inscribed with cross and dates 1914 - 1918. Plaque commemorating those who died in Second World War added at base on E side. — In design it is similar to a mercat cross. Lauder's former mercat cross (of which nothing survives) was situated in front of the town hall and it is possible that it was based on this.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Edinburgh Road in Lauder is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a commemorative structure honouring those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7215, -2.7539
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD2 6TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17841349 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder?
- War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD2 6TL).
- Is War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder a listed building?
- War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Edinburgh Road, Lauder?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD2 6TL. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.