Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie
In or near Glenmavis.
War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie — 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
- Coatdyke · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Aitchison Street in Airdrie is located at postcode ML6 0BG. The nearest railway station is Coatdyke, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB48554). 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 21/03/2002 Local Authority North Lanarkshire Planning Authority North Lanarkshire Burgh Airdrie NGR NS 75188 65220 Coordinates 275188, 665220 — J M Arthur, 1922. Severe classical monolith, square-plan column on broad plinth. Grey granite with inlaid metal text to plinth and sword and wreath device to column. Chamfered corner blocks to plinth dated 1939, 1945 and 1914, 1918 to alternate sides, roll of honour to sides of plinth, top of plinth 'IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE TOWN OF AIRDRIE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR'.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Aitchison Street in Airdrie, central Scotland, is a category C listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the town's historical significance and collective memory.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8639, -3.9959
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML6 0BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Nearest railway station
- Coatdyke — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77777239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie?
- War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML6 0BG).
- What is War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie?
- War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie?
- The nearest railway station is Coatdyke, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML6 0BG.
- Is War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie a listed building?
- War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Aitchison Street, Airdrie?
- The nearest railway station is Coatdyke, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML6 0BG.