Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown
War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43065). 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 28/03/1996 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Burgh Campbeltown NGR NR 72034 20730 Coordinates 172034, 620730 — A N Paterson 1923. Symmetrical, green bull-faced squared and snecked substantial stone memorial tower of square plan. Battered base, diagonally placed buttresses at corners with white marble plaques of Second World War deceased added to each, round corners above. Green slabs with inscriptions to each face, that to E recessed over white marble plaque. Bracketted ledge over with tall round-arched recess above containing contrasting granite stone cross relief. Stepped pyramidal top surmounted by small stone cross. — On the 23rd August 1922, the Committee in Charge of the Arrangements applied to erect a war memorial in Kinloch Park, resulting in this unusual and substantial design possibly influenced by J T Rochead?s Wallace Monument at Stirling.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial in Campbeltown is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can explore the memorial and reflect on its historical significance.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located on the Esplanade in Campbeltown, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4273, -5.6044
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.glenscotia.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q56648016 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown?
- War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6EG).
- What is War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown?
- War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown?
- Drivers can use postcode PA28 6EG.
- Is War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown a listed building?
- War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6EG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.