Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock
In or near Kilcreggan.
War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Albert Road in Gourock is located at postcode PA19 1NQ and is accessible via Gourock railway station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33976). 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 29/03/1994 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Burgh Gourock NGR NS 23911 77778 Coordinates 223911, 677778 — Circa 1920. War memorial. Polished grey granite. Square-plan stepped base with inscribed bronze plaques, tall panelled obelisk surmounted by cross, laurel wreaths, carved shields and inscriptions to faces.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Albert Road in Gourock is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in military service.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9606, -4.8224
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA19 1NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56634629 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock?
- War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA19 1NQ).
- What is War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock?
- War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA19 1NQ.
- Is War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock a listed building?
- War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Albert Road, Gourock?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA19 1NQ.