Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews
War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB40937). 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 12/04/1995 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh St Andrews NGR NO 51340 16732 Coordinates 351340, 716732 — Sir Robert Lorimer, 1922. White granite celtic high cross with sword in low relief on shaft. Plinth with double base course, also in white granite, with inset grey granite inscribed slab. Cross set in semi- octagonal enclosure, approached by shallow steps, with snecked rubble enclosing wall. Base course, battered cope, name panels inset on 3 sides, with roll-moulded rybats and lintols. — Unveiled by Earl Haig. Cross and shaft blown down 1968, restored 1985 on initiative of Dr Robin Evetts. Lorimer was a noted designer of war memorials. The memorial is set into the boundary wall of St Andrews Cathedral.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on North Street in St Andrews is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a commemorative structure dedicated to those who lost their lives in conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3404, -2.7887
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- +44 1334 477629
- Official site
- standrewspreservationtrust.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17804233 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews?
- War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9PW).
- Is War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews a listed building?
- War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, North Street, St Andrews?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9PW. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.