Memorials & monuments · North West England
Animals in War Memorial
In or near Eastriggs.
Animals in War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Animals in War 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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Official information
The Devil’s Porridge Museum showcases the history of HM Factory Gretna, the largest munitions factory during World War One. Visitors can learn about the significant contributions of the 30,000 workers, including many women, to the war effort.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history. It was designed by English sculptor David Backhouse and unveiled in November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The memorial was inspired by Jilly Cooper's 1983 book Animals in War, and was made possible by a specially created fund of £1.4 million from public donations of which Cooper was a co-trustee. The memorial consists of a 55 ft by 58 ft (16.8 m by 17.7 m) curved Portland stone wall: the symbolic arena of war, emblazoned with images of various struggling animals, along with two heavily laden bronze mules progressing up the stairs of the monument, and a bronze horse and bronze dog beyond it looking into the distance. Located on Park Lane, at the junction with Upper Brook Street, on the eastern edge of the park, The Animals in War Memorial was officially opened on 24 November 2004 by Anne,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9854, -3.1700
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 5.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4.30pm; last entry at 3.45pm
- Official site
- www.devilsporridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13205511555 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Animals in War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Animals in War Memorial?
- Animals in War Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 6TF).
- What is Animals in War Memorial?
- Animals in War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Animals in War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 6TF.
- Is Animals in War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Animals in War Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Animals in War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Animals in War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Animals in War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 6TF.