Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil
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Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leven · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, take the train to Leven, which is 1.5 km away. The memorial is free to enter and is located at postcode KY8 3PA.
About
Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB46077). 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 17/03/1999 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Buckhaven And Methil NGR NT 36884 99382 Coordinates 336884, 699382 — G C Campbell, circa 1920; with T Good, sculptor Edinburgh; Ruvie & Son, builder Leven. World War I war memorial of plinth and soldier statue with World War II role-of-honour added. Polished ashlar with voussoirs. 2 polygonal steps of Arbroath stone with setback railings enclose buttressed plinth with bronze plaques over small projecting pedestals (see Notes) in segmental-headed niches. Deeply moulded cornice giving way to stepped 2nd stage surmounted by pedestrian figure of uniformed Royal Highlander. N ELEVATION: moulded plaque inscribed 'GREAT WAR/1914-1918/IN HONOURED MEMORY OF OUR HEROIC DEAD' surmounted by carved Burgh Emblem, 'THE BURGH OF BUCKHAVEN, METHIL AND INNERLEVEN/CARBON CARABESQUE'. Flanking reveals with plaques bearing names of WWII dead. S ELEVATION: roll-of-honour WWI and WWII. E ELEVATION: as above WWI. W ELEVATION: as above WWI. — Unveiled on Saturday 22nd December, 1922 by Lord Wester Wemyss, with a Guard of Honour provided by the 6/7th Black Watch, the memorial is recorded as being "a labour of love" for the architect.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckhaven and Methil War Memorial is located on Wellesley Road in Methil, central Scotland. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1829, -3.0184
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY8 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leven — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77774002 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil?
- Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY8 3PA).
- What is Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil?
- Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil?
- The nearest railway station is Leven, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY8 3PA.
- Is Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil a listed building?
- Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil free to visit?
- Yes, Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckhaven And Methil War Memorial, Wellesley Road, Methil?
- The nearest railway station is Leven, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY8 3PA.