Memorials & monuments · North West England
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
In or near Gretna Green.
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the events of a significant bombing raid during the Second World War. The memorial serves as a reminder of the impact of wartime events on the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9956, -3.0671
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/12954454894 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial?
- 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5AA).
- What is 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial?
- 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5AA.
- Is 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to 7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5AA.