Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Helmsdale
War Memorial, Helmsdale — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Helmsdale is located at postcode KW8 6JA, and the nearest railway station is Helmsdale, just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
War Memorial, Helmsdale is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7196). 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 20/12/1979 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kildonan NGR ND 02510 15387 Coordinates 302510, 915387 — Circa 1920. Prominent tall square 3-stage clock tower; bullfaced ashlar, tooled dressings. Shaped projecting diagonal buttresses with stumpy terminal pinnacles at lower stage, with door in centre of north facade. Single narrow round-headed window with clock face above in each elevation; continuous hoodmould, raised over clocks; triple narrow, round-headed louvred lancets above; corbelled corniced wallhead with ogee finialled roof. Commemorative plaques for 1914-18 and 1938-45 war dead.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial in Helmsdale is part of the Timespan museum, which showcases the local and social history of the parish. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the herring fishing industry, the Highland Clearances, and the area's rich cultural heritage through various historical objects and interactive displays.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Helmsdale is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1167, -3.6564
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW8 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- timespan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616629 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Helmsdale?
- War Memorial, Helmsdale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW8 6JA).
- What is War Memorial, Helmsdale?
- War Memorial, Helmsdale — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Helmsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW8 6JA.
- Is War Memorial, Helmsdale a listed building?
- War Memorial, Helmsdale is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Helmsdale free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Helmsdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Helmsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW8 6JA.