Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse
In or near Newtyle.
War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse — 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
- Invergowrie · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Kirkton Of Auchterhouse, you can take a train to Invergowrie, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is DD3 0QS, and entry is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6496). 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 26/08/1992 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Auchterhouse NGR NO 34361 38270 Coordinates 334361, 738270 — Circa 1920. Columnar war memorial. Corniced granite pedestal, granite shaft with annuletted and polished Peterhead granite engaged angle comonettes, foliate sandstone capitals supporting small stylised Gothic birdcage shrine with decorative cast-iron finial.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Kirkton of Auchterhouse is located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5318, -3.0687
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD3 0QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse?
- War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 0QS).
- What is War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse?
- War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD3 0QS.
- Is War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse a listed building?
- War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Kirkton Of Auchterhouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 0QS. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.