Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans
War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43946). 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 B Date Added 20/03/1997 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Prestonpans NGR NT 38629 74507 Coordinates 338629, 674507 — William Birnie Rhind, 1921. 2-stage War memorial in sandstone of pier bearing statue. Statue of pensive "Tommy" with rifle and bonnet, greatcoat and putees, atop cavetto plinth. Square pier in rusticated ashlar with inscribed panels for 1914-18 War, atop roll moulding and stepped base plinth incorporating 1 inscribed panel for 1939-45 War. — Main inscription states simply "To the glorious memory of the men of this parish who gave their lives for their country 1914-1918, 1939-1945". Associated railings and paving are recent, the original decorative railings having been removed during World War 2.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on High Street in Prestonpans is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in wartime, reflecting the town's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9596, -2.9846
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans?
- War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9SQ).
- Is War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans a listed building?
- War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, High Street, Prestonpans?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9SQ. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.