Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Duns
In or near Duns.
War Memorial, Duns — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Duns is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB26578). 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 22/12/1994 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Duns NGR NT 78666 53649 Coordinates 378666, 653649 — Circa 1920. Obelisk supported on segmental-pedimented pedestal and stepped base. Granite plaques set into each face of pedestal with inscription to front and names to sides and rear; town crest carved above plaque to front; laurel wreath, crossed standards and inscription FOR KING AND COUNTRY carved on front face of obelisk. — The memorial is aligned with the entrance gates to the park. It commemorates men who fell in both World Wars.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The War Memorial in Duns, located in central Scotland, is a Category C listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the town's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7757, -2.3417
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- jimclarktrust.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q56630772 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Duns?
- War Memorial, Duns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3HP).
- What is War Memorial, Duns?
- War Memorial, Duns — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Duns?
- Drivers can use postcode TD11 3HP.
- Is War Memorial, Duns a listed building?
- War Memorial, Duns is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Duns free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Duns is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Duns?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3HP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.