Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Gifford
In or near Haddington.
War Memorial, Gifford — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jennifer Petrie — 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, Gifford is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14654). 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 01/06/1990 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Yester NGR NT 53460 68079 Coordinates 353460, 668079 — S McGlashen, Edinburgh, circa 1919. Celtic Cross war memorial in ashlar, set on square base of 4 steps. Trapezium pedestal inscribed with names of fallen. 3 panels to shaft of cross, with garland carved in centre panel. Plait carving to arms of cross, linked by quatrefoil. — Prominently sited by Yester Parish Kirk. McGlashen designed a similar Celtic cross in North Berwick, Victoria Road, in 1890, by the remaining porch of St Andrews Church, as a memorial to Catherine Watson, who drowned in 1889.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Gifford is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9036, -2.7459
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620832 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Gifford?
- War Memorial, Gifford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4QH).
- What is War Memorial, Gifford?
- War Memorial, Gifford — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Gifford?
- Drivers can use postcode EH41 4QH.
- Is War Memorial, Gifford a listed building?
- War Memorial, Gifford is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Gifford free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Gifford is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Gifford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4QH. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.