Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Largs
In or near Skelmorlie.
War Memorial, Largs — 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
- Largs · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Largs is located at postcode KA30 8BL, and the nearest railway station is Largs, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Largs is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37156). 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 08/09/1982 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Burgh Largs NGR NS 20087 59177 Coordinates 220087, 659177 — Erected circa 1919. Tall, battered, polished ashlar plinth with 3 figures above. 2 continuous decorative bronze memorial bands on plinth, each inscribed (lower band added after 1945).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Largs is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a category C listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7923, -4.8713
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56643423 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Largs?
- War Memorial, Largs is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8BL).
- What is War Memorial, Largs?
- War Memorial, Largs — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Largs?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8BL.
- Is War Memorial, Largs a listed building?
- War Memorial, Largs is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Largs free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Largs is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Largs?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8BL.