Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Preston War Memorial
In or near Duns.
Preston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reston · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Preston War Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Preston Cenotaph stands in Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, England, and is a monument to soldiers from Preston who perished in World War I and II. Unveiled on 13 June 1926, the memorial was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott with sculptural work by Henry Alfred Pegram.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.8088, -2.3339
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Reston — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/5182246991 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Preston war memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston War Memorial?
- Preston War Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3TJ).
- What is Preston War Memorial?
- Preston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Preston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD11 3TJ.
- Is Preston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Preston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Preston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3TJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.