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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie

In or near Dundee.

Free admission

Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Black Watch Memorial looking south - geograph.org.uk - 9313

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Dundee Β· 4.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Black Watch War Memorial is located in Powrie, Dundee City, with the postcode DD4 9GA. The nearest railway station is Dundee, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19085). 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 10/12/1991 Supplementary Information Updated 01/11/2023 Local Authority Dundee Planning Authority Dundee Parish Murroes NGR NO 41683 34493 Coordinates 341683, 734493 β€” Designed by Scott Sutherland and produced by H.H Martyn & Co. of Cheltenham, 1959, inscribed and dated. Bronze statue of soldier of the Black Watch on a polished ashlar sandstone pedestal, raised upon a dais approached by seven, wide brick and concrete steps and enclosed by low concrete coped rubble walls. β€” The inscription on the plaque at the front of the plinth reads To the memory of all ranks of the 4th and 5th Dundee and Angus Battalions of the Black Watch who died in the Second World War . The memorial was originally situated to the north of Powrie Castle but was removed westwards to its present position when the A929 was re-aligned. Part of the original dais remains. Listed building record updated to include reference to H.H Martyn & Co. of Cheltenham (2023).

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Black Watch War Memorial is located in Powrie, central Scotland. This category B listed building commemorates the sacrifices made by the Black Watch regiment.

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Coordinates
56.4989, -2.9488
District
Dundee City
Postcode
DD4 9GA
Parliamentary constituency
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Established
1959
Nearest railway station
Dundee β€” 4.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie?
Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD4 9GA).
What is Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie?
Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie?
The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD4 9GA.
When was Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie built?
Built or established in 1959.
Is Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie a listed building?
Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie free to visit?
Yes, Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie is free to enter.
How do I get to Black Watch War Memorial, Powrie?
The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD4 9GA.