Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church
In or near Walkerburn.
War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church — 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
- Galashiels · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial at Caddonfoot Parish Church, you can take a train to Galashiels station, which is 4.5 km away. The postcode for the church is TD1 3LG. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB45778). 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 09/10/1998 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Caddonfoot NGR NT 45083 34749 Coordinates 345083, 634749 — Sir Robert Lorimer, circa 1920 with later additions. Sandstone ashlar war memorial to World War I comprising 2-stage, octagonal-plan base with bull-nosed surrounds to upper stage. Square plan plinth above with names inscribed in each face; surmounting square-plan, tapering shaft with chamfered angles and corniced capitol; stylised finial comprising fleur-de-lys motifs surrounding cross within circle (symbolising eternal life). Later memorial to World War II added at base with vertically-set, rectangular panel inscribed '1939.1945' at centre, horizontally-set, rectangular panels either side with names inscribed. — Set to the E of Caddonfoot Parish Church, within its graveyard - see separate list entry. A simple, but relatively intact war memorial designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. Base missing in part 1998.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Caddonfoot Parish Church is located in central Scotland. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6032, -2.8732
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77773235 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church?
- War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3LG).
- What is War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church?
- War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3LG.
- Is War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church a listed building?
- War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Caddonfoot Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3LG.