Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Cameronians War Memorial
In or near Glasgow.
Cameronians War Memorial in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Cameronians War Memorial is located in Glasgow City, postcode G3 8AG. The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cameronians War Memorial is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Heritage listing
The Cameronians War Memorial is a war memorial in Kelvingrove Park in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, to the north of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It commemorates the service of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) regiment in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial includes a bronze sculpture representing a machine gun emplacement, with three human figures. It became a Category B listed building in 1988.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, opened in 1901, features a diverse collection across 22 galleries, showcasing art, natural history, and historical artifacts. Visitors can explore exhibits ranging from Ancient Egypt to works by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, along with daily organ recitals and special events.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cameronians War Memorial is a war memorial in Kelvingrove Park in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, to the north of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It commemorates the service of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) regiment in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial includes a bronze sculpture representing a machine gun emplacement, with three human figures. It became a Category B listed building in 1988.
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Background
History
The sculpture was designed by Philip Lindsey Clark. He had enlisted as a private in the Artists' Rifles in 1914, and was commissioned in the 11th (Service) (1st South Down) Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1916, ending the war as a captain with a DSO.
Description
The memorial includes a bronze statue with three cast figures of soldiers, slightly larger than life size, cast by the Manenti foundry in London. From right to left, the three figures are: one in a trench firing his Lewis machine gun, while a sergeant to his right advances holding a rifle, and further right an officer lies wounded. The advancing sergeant symbolises victory and may be modelled on Cameronian Pipe Major Jimmy Sanderson, while the wounded officer represents sacrifice. The sculpture now stands on a rectangular grey granite plinth, on a slightly larger base, raised on three steps, enclosed by hedges and a wrought iron fence. Three plaques on the main west front bear the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8694, -4.2922
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G3 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Phone
- +44 141 276 9599
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17806647 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cameronians War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cameronians War Memorial?
- Cameronians War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8AG).
- What is Cameronians War Memorial?
- Cameronians War Memorial in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cameronians War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G3 8AG.
- Is Cameronians War Memorial a listed building?
- Cameronians War Memorial is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Cameronians War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cameronians War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cameronians War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8AG.