Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh — 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
- Haymarket · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, you can take a train to Haymarket station, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH11 2BA.
About
Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB26889). 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 09/02/1993 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 24125 73249 Coordinates 324125, 673249 — Harry Snell Gamley, 1921-2. War memorial comprised of moulded rectangular-section pedestal, chamfered and corniced ashlar shaft, E and W faces round-arched, holding clock; panels below; squat obelisk on base above. Whole resting on extended pedestal and plinth. E FACE: long panel below clock framed to top and sides by stylised wreath with bronze plaque (dedicated to 1914-19 casualties) to bottom centre. Chamfered corners with lions' heads holding laurel wreaths at level of clock; five tablets below, each carved with name of famous battle. W FACE: as above, but plain below clock; plaque dedicated to 1939-45 casualties. N and S faces plain, much narrower. — The War Memorial was moved slightly in 1971-2. Clock by James Ritchie and Son of Edinburgh. It is the memorial of Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Heart of Midlothian War Memorial is a tribute to the soldiers of the Heart of Midlothian Football Club who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. Visitors can explore the memorial's intricate design and reflect on its historical significance.
Place summary
The Heart of Midlothian War Memorial is located at Haymarket in Edinburgh, central Scotland. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9463, -3.2165
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH11 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- 07557362664
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Usually open Thu-Sun
- Official site
- www.escapeteambuilding.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56631065 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh?
- Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH11 2BA).
- What is Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh?
- Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH11 2BA.
- Is Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heart Of Midlothian War Memorial, Haymarket, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH11 2BA.