Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Auchterderran War Memorial
In or near Kinglassie.
Auchterderran War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
James Denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Auchterderran War Memorial, you can reach it via Cardenden railway station, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is KY5 0NA, and entry to the memorial is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Auchterderran War Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 04/10/1996 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Auchterderran NGR NT 21361 95910 Coordinates 321361, 695910 — Alexander Murdoch, 1922. Red sandstone War Memorial commemorating both World Wars. MEMORIAL: triple-stepped base giving rise to narrow plinth with moulded cornice supporting square pier with disengaged columns on scroll bases to each corner linked by entablature above. S face with inscription: In grateful memory of the men of this District who fell in the Great War. Also of those who fell in the 1939-1945 war. and, "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" below 3 relief carved uniformed figures surmounted by laurel wreath. Cross above on cavetto moulded plinth with scrollwork; large fluted cross with foliate boss-like points. Names of fallen to W, N and E faces. GATEPIERS, BOUNDARY WALL AND RAILINGS: pyramidal-coped, dry-dashed piers, low coped boundary wall and cast-iron railings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Auchterderran War Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of their contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1494, -3.2673
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY5 0NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/354621270 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchterderran War Memorial?
- Auchterderran War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY5 0NA).
- What is Auchterderran War Memorial?
- Auchterderran War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchterderran War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY5 0NA.
- Is Auchterderran War Memorial a listed building?
- Auchterderran War Memorial is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Auchterderran War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Auchterderran War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchterderran War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY5 0NA.