Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch
In or near Windygates.
War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch — 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
- Markinch · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Balbirnie Street in Markinch is located at postcode KY7 6DB. The nearest railway station is Markinch, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42933). 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 01/03/1996 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Markinch NGR NO 29726 01784 Coordinates 329726, 701784 — Sir Robert Lorimer, executed by William Davidson, 1920. 2-stage square columnar War Memorial with crenellated later? enclosure. Ashlar sandstone. 1st stage on plain plinth, N face with St. George and the dragon above inscription tablet worded: "To the Glory of God and in memory of the men from Markinch and District who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914-1918". S face with St. Drostan above inscription tablet worded: "Remember also those who laid down their lives in the Second World War 1939-1945". surmounting bronze name plaque. 2nd stage, raked base, plain shaft with chamfered edges and carved shield to each face at apex; S depicting old parish church, W with knight on horseback, E with Saltire and N with thistle and crown. Surmounted by cross finial on squat square shaft. ENCLOSURE: lectern-coped, crenellated, polygonal ashlar enclosure, base course, 4 openings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Balbirnie Street in Markinch is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2034, -3.1343
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY7 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810849 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch?
- War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY7 6DB).
- What is War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch?
- War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY7 6DB.
- Is War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch a listed building?
- War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Balbirnie Street, Markinch?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY7 6DB.