Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa
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South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa — category B 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
- Alloa · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The South African War Memorial is located at postcode FK10 2DD in Alloa, central Scotland. The nearest railway station is Alloa, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB46269). 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 B Date Added 23/06/1999 Local Authority Clackmannanshire Planning Authority Clackmannanshire Burgh Alloa NGR NS 88309 93051 Coordinates 288309, 693051 — Designed by Robert Lorimer, sculpted by W.B. Birnie Rhind, 1904. Memorial to the Boer War. Coursed polished stone. Stepped 2-stage plinth with tooled panel reading "IN MEMORIAM " surmounted by cartouche to lower stage and the Alloa heraldic shield with tooled motto reading "IN THE FOREFRONT" to upper stage; corniced coping; surmounted by sculpture of a kilted soldier, with his hand on his revolver, standing over a wounded colleague. — This memorial is to the soldiers of Clackmannan who fell in the Boer War in South Africa. It was originally in a memorial garden. Among the many memorials which Lorimer designed is also the War Memorial with a bronze of Britannia (1923-24) in Bank Street, Alloa.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is located in Ludgate, Alloa, in central Scotland. This category B listed building commemorates those who served in the South African War. Its significance lies in its recognition of the contributions made during this conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1171, -3.7979
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK10 2DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17777815 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa?
- South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 2DD).
- What is South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa?
- South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 2DD.
- Is South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa a listed building?
- South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial, Ludgate, Alloa?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 2DD.