Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle
In or near Ormiston.
War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle — 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
- Newtongrange · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle is located in central Scotland, postcode EH37 5UA. The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49099). 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 26/02/2003 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Cranston NGR NT 38110 66113 Coordinates 338110, 666113 — Earlier 20th century. Celtic ring cross on ornamental shaft, engraved plinth and 2-stepped base. Portland stone with a dressed ashlar base. Dates and names carved then coloured black. SW (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: large knotwork central boss, carved interlocking Celtic knotwork to upper and lower limbs and lateral arms; slightly projecting shaft divided into 3 architraved portions containing 1914 to top, relief of a laurel wreath to centre, 1919 to bottom; larger sloped plinth below with relief panel inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF CRANSTOUN PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR (with single cross flanking and names listed below), THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE inscribed on base of plinth; 2 stepped base. SE ELEVATION: carved memorial to World War II on sloped plinth: dates (1939 and 1945) with a cross between, names below. NE (REAR) ELEVATION: undecorated rear of stone Celtic ring cross, shaft, plinth and base. NW ELEVATION: carved memorial to World War II on sloped plinth: dates (1939 and 1945) with a cross between, names below.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Junction at North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle, is located in central Scotland, postcode EH37. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8842, -2.9909
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH37 5UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77778869 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle?
- War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH37 5UA).
- What is War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle?
- War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH37 5UA.
- Is War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle a listed building?
- War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Junction At North Lodge, Oxenfoord Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH37 5UA.