Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse
In or near Auchendinny.
War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Glencorse Parish Church is located in central Scotland, postcode EH26 0EU. The nearest railway station is Eskbank, which is 8.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47753). 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 22/03/2001 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Glencorse NGR NT 24679 62631 Coordinates 324679, 662631 — Earlier 20th century. Stepped obelisk with tapering arched top. Portland stone, moulded angles on monolith. Bronze sepulchral plaques. SE (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: 2 steps leading to memorial: stepped base with bronze World War II plaque, stone above inscribed TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF THE PARISHONERS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE; scrolled bronze name plaque with cherub surmounting attached to main shaft, plaques with lion's head surmounting to each return; bronze Laurel wreath decoration to top. — Erected in the earlier part of the 20th Century, the memorial commemorates the 34 men of the parish of Glencorse who lost their lives in World War I. The winged angel head was intended to signify the Resurrection sent to collect the souls of the Blessed. The memorial is sited adjacent to Glencorse Parish Church (listed separately) and part of the new Glencorse Army Camp.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Glencorse Parish Church, located in central Scotland (postcode EH26), is a category C listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8510, -3.2046
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775126 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse?
- War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0EU).
- What is War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse?
- War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0EU.
- Is War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse a listed building?
- War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Glencorse Parish Church, Glencorse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0EU. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.