Memorials & monuments · North West England
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
In or near Gretna Green.
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Gretna Green · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gretna Munition Girls 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gretna Munition Girls Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the women who worked in munitions factories during World War I. The memorial serves as a tribute to their significant contributions to the war effort.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9946, -3.0669
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12925926246 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gretna Munition Girls Memorial?
- Gretna Munition Girls Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5AQ).
- What is Gretna Munition Girls Memorial?
- Gretna Munition Girls Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gretna Munition Girls Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5AQ.
- Is Gretna Munition Girls Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Gretna Munition Girls Memorial is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Gretna Munition Girls Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gretna Munition Girls Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gretna Munition Girls Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5AQ.