Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick
In or near Lerwick.
War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43612). 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 12/08/1996 Local Authority Shetland Islands Planning Authority Shetland Islands Burgh Lerwick NGR HU 47455 41419 Coordinates 447455, 1141419 — Robert Lorimer, 1923. First World War monument with Second World War memorials added circa 1970. Symmetrical design comprising semicircular battered stugged rubble base with white granite cope set into bank; scrolled stops to cope at E denoting entrance. White granite cross comprising cruciform plinth bearing bronze plaques; octagonal base at centre surmounted by square shafted cross with shield and sword carvings to each face. Later rectangular monuments flanking to N and S with bronze plaques inset in inner faces. — An earlier design by Lorimer incorporated the prow of a Viking ship, but was altered to the more conventional cross. The memorial was unveiled on the 6th January 1924. A photograph of circa 1940 shows its original appearance.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Lower Hillhead, Lerwick, is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, reflecting the region's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1545, -1.1470
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE1 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852398 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick?
- War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE1 0JN).
- What is War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick?
- War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE1 0JN.
- Is War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick a listed building?
- War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE1 0JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.