Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42914). 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 23/02/1996 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Cardross NGR NS 34511 77598 Coordinates 234511, 677598 — Circa 1920. Ashlar plinth surrounded by ashlar walls on 3 sides, forming U-plan memorial screen, terminated by piers, lead and ornamental Greek-style cast-iron urns. Plain, monumental memorial slab advanced at centre of back wall; inscribed "Our Glorious Dead" 1914-1919; 1939-1945; 4 cast-iron plaques flanking inscribed with the names of the war dead. — The war memorial was unveiled on Sunday December 11 1921 by Sir Iain Colquhoun, Lord Lieutenant of the County. The WW2 plaque was unveiled in June 1948. The original war memorial opened onto the parkland of Cardross Park.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located on Main Road in Cardross, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9628, -4.6527
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G82 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q17774653 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 5QB).
- Is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 5QB. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.