Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland
In or near Pencaitland.
War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard West — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Easter Pencaitland, the nearest railway station is Longniddry, which is 7.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH34 5DP.
About
War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18911). 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 13/05/1991 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Pencaitland NGR NT 44824 69218 Coordinates 344824, 669218 — Sir Robert Lorimer, circa 1920.1st World War memorial comprised of tapering shaft set on square pedestal and 2 octagonal flights of steps. Appears to be reconstituted stone (?). 4 recessed rectangular panels on base, with rounded arrises to surround, bearing dedication and names of fallen; chamfered arrises to shaft and 4 national shields below neck; cross finial in circle set on moulded base adorned with paterae. 2nd World War memorial plaque added at base of shaft. — Mediocre example of Lorimer's work, produced at a time when volume of work replaced quality for many architects. Similar to Humbie War Memorial in design.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Easter Pencaitland, central Scotland, is a category C listed building. It commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical connection to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9129, -2.8843
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH34 5DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623833 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland?
- War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH34 5DP).
- What is War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland?
- War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH34 5DP.
- Is War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland a listed building?
- War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Easter Pencaitland?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH34 5DP.