Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Helensburgh War Memorial
In or near Rhu.
Helensburgh War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Helensburgh War Memorial, you can take a train to Helensburgh Upper station, which is 0.5 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Helensburgh War Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 08/09/1993 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Burgh Helensburgh NGR NS 29997 82840 Coordinates 229997, 682840 — A N Paterson, 1922. War memorial facing ornamental rectangular pond in walled garden with ornamental gates. Memorial: unveiling ceremony, 25 June 1992. Cream sandstone ashlar. Stepped base, tall plinth surmounted by domed arcaded rotunda, ashlar urns with flaming torches in every 2nd bay of rotunda, ashlar dome with copper leaves Rubble boundary walls. Fine 2-leaf cast-iron gates and railings with wreath, palm leaves and thistle wreath decoration. — The walled garden was part of the Hermitage House estate which was presented to the town council for $3,750 in order to create a park. The house, after use during the war as an auxiliary hospital, was allowed to deteriorate and was demolished in 1963. The War Memorial in the same league as those designed by the Imperial War Graves Commission, if on a diminutive scale.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Helensburgh War Memorial is an award-winning centre dedicated to submarines, featuring immersive exhibits that educate visitors about submarine history and technology. It showcases the X-CRAFT submarine and offers a variety of events and performances throughout the year.
Place summary
Helensburgh War Memorial is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0083, -4.7282
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 7RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Summer Hours 10am-4pm (Closed Wednesday)
- Official site
- www.submarinecentre.org
Sources
- osm: node/12949485027 (ODbL)
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Helensburgh Upper railway station
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helensburgh War Memorial?
- Helensburgh War Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 7RT).
- What is Helensburgh War Memorial?
- Helensburgh War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helensburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 7RT.
- Is Helensburgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Helensburgh War Memorial is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Helensburgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Helensburgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helensburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 7RT.