Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray
War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB48003). 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 C Date Added 30/03/2001 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Westray NGR HY 43946 48933 Coordinates 343946, 1048933 — Earlier 20th century. Obelisk war memorial. Grey granite with pink granite details. Square-plan plinth; tiered base with rectangular plaque dedicated to the men who died during the Second World War. Square-plan central shaft; faces inscribed with the names of those who died during the First World War. Pink granite columns at angles and pink granite base and cornice. Pedimented section to inscribed shaft; dated 1914, 1919. Fleur-de-lys carved detail above; inscribed on one face. Shaft rises to a point; surmounted by carved fleur-de-lys. 3-sided flagstone wall surrounds memorial. — A fine memorial commemorating the large number of men who died during the World Wars. The coloured granite is used to decorative effect.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Pierowall, Westray, is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a commemorative structure, honouring those who served in conflicts. The memorial reflects the community's remembrance and dedication to its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3230, -2.9867
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775970 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray?
- War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DF).
- Is War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray a listed building?
- War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Pierowall, Westray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.