Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill
In or near Douglastown.
War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31608). 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 15/01/1980 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Burgh Forfar NGR NO 45764 49320 Coordinates 345764, 749320 — T.R. Soutar 1920-21. Rubble-built battlemented and turretted tower, somewhat similar in outline to The Airlie Monument in Glenprosen.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Balmashanner Hill is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's prominent position offers views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6326, -2.8857
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 1PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- wikidata: Q56633415 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill?
- War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 1PE).
- What is War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill?
- War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 1PE.
- Is War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill a listed building?
- War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 1PE. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.