Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Limekilns
In or near Limekilns.
War Memorial, Limekilns — 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
- Rosyth · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Limekilns is located in Fife, with the nearest railway station being Rosyth, approximately 4.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Limekilns is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47837). 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 23/03/2001 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Dunfermline NGR NT 07175 83471 Coordinates 307175, 683471 — Earlier 20th century. Obelisk war memorial to commemorate those who died in the 1st and 2nd World Wars. Sandstone column; 2 steps; shouldered base with inscription on each face. Plain shaft; surmounting square, corniced stone with cross and emblem inscriptions. — A plain war memorial which is prominantly located on high ground between Limekilns and Charlestown.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Limekilns is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and reflects the local community's remembrance efforts. The memorial is an important historical landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0351, -3.4913
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Rosyth — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775330 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Limekilns?
- War Memorial, Limekilns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 3HJ).
- What is War Memorial, Limekilns?
- War Memorial, Limekilns — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 3HJ.
- Is War Memorial, Limekilns a listed building?
- War Memorial, Limekilns is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Limekilns free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Limekilns is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 3HJ.