Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross
In or near Cardross.
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cardross · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial on Main Road in Cardross, you can take the train to Cardross station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is G82 5QB. Entry is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42914). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 23/02/1996 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Cardross NGR NS 34511 77598 Coordinates 234511, 677598 — Circa 1920. Ashlar plinth surrounded by ashlar walls on 3 sides, forming U-plan memorial screen, terminated by piers, lead and ornamental Greek-style cast-iron urns. Plain, monumental memorial slab advanced at centre of back wall; inscribed "Our Glorious Dead" 1914-1919; 1939-1945; 4 cast-iron plaques flanking inscribed with the names of the war dead. — The war memorial was unveiled on Sunday December 11 1921 by Sir Iain Colquhoun, Lord Lieutenant of the County. The WW2 plaque was unveiled in June 1948. The original war memorial opened onto the parkland of Cardross Park.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located on Main Road in Cardross, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9628, -4.6527
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G82 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Cardross — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17774653 (CC0)
Other places nearby
John Reginald Noble Graham VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Parish Church, Station Road, Cardross
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Moore's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Former Parish Church, Main Road, Cardross
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Murray's Farm
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Geilston House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Geilston Garden
Gardens · 0.9 km
Geilston Yair
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
St Mahew’s Chapel
Historic churches · 1.1 km
St Mahew’s Chapel
Historic churches · 1.1 km
St Peter's Seminary
Gardens · 1.1 km
Kilmahew Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Reginald Noble Graham VC Memorial
John Reginald Noble Graham VC Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Parish Church, Station Road, Cardross
Parish Church, Station Road, Cardross — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Moore's Bridge
Moore's Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Former Parish Church, Main Road, Cardross
Former Parish Church, Main Road, Cardross — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Murray's Farm
Murray's Farm — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Geilston House
Geilston House — house in Cardross, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lomond Woods Holiday Park
Lomond Woods Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
Cameron House on Loch Lomond — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club
Gleddoch House Hotel and Golf Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan
10 The Cross, Kilbarchan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mutiny Stones
Mutiny Stones in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales Monument
Augusta, Princess Dowager of Wales Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of Largs Monument
Battle of Largs Monument — Monument, dating to 1912.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Declaration of Arbroath Monument
Declaration of Arbroath Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 5QB).
- What is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- The nearest railway station is Cardross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 5QB.
- Is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Road, Cardross?
- The nearest railway station is Cardross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 5QB.