Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh
In or near Juniper Green.
War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Dell Road Cemetery in Colinton, Edinburgh, is accessible via the nearest railway station, Kingsknowe, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH13 0LF.
About
War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49561). 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 19/11/2003 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 21591 69083 Coordinates 321591, 669083 — Circa 1920. Rectangular, plinth-shaped war memorial. Channelled ashlar sarcophagus with base course and bracketed cornice raised on 2 steps; central bronze plaque dedicated to soldiers of the Great War in moulded stone surround with flanking relief. Bronze plaque to rear of memorial, dedicated to WW2 soldiers, and bearing the inscription: NOTHING IS HERE FOR TEARS. NOTHING TO WAIL, DISPRAISE, OR BLAME. NOTHING BUT WELL AND FAIR, AND WHAT MAY QUIET US IN A DEATH SO NOBLE. Short pedestal with canted corners, on 3 steps surmounting memorial; inscribed inscription reading: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PARISH OF COLINTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. — A municipal war memorial in the twentieth century cemetary adjacent to St Cuthberts Church. This site was previously occupied by a mill, which was demolished in 1916. From its pedestal-like shape, it seems likely that this memorial was originally intended to be surmounted by a statue.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial at Dell Road Cemetery in Colinton, Edinburgh, features a bronze statue of Robert Louis Stevenson as a boy with his dog, Coolin. The statue was unveiled in 2013 and commemorates Stevenson's childhood visits to the area, reflecting his connection to the local community.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Dell Road Cemetery is located in Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance within central Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9084, -3.2558
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.colinton-conservation.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q77779873 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh?
- War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0LF).
- What is War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh?
- War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0LF.
- Is War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh a listed building?
- War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Dell Road Cemetery, Colinton, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0LF.