Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford
In or near Dunfermline.
War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford — 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
- Dunfermline City · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Main Street in Crossford is located at postcode KY12 8NJ and is approximately 2.7 km from Dunfermline City railway station. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47827). 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 07003 86691 Coordinates 307003, 686691 — Early - earlier 20th century. First World War memorial. Plain round-arched gate leads to Crossford Village Hall; decorative foliage detail including thistles above gates sweep up to central plaque. Plaque names the men 'of this village who fell in the European war'; black plaque; names and surround in gold paint; border painted light blue and dated 1914-1918. Surmounting gold coloured crown and red painted standing lion with raised forelegs. Panels flank gate; blue and white saltire to right; red and yellow lion rampant to left. Small section of flanking railings with flower and bird detail. — A colourful memorial with decorative iron-work to the men of Crossford who died during the First World War.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street, Crossford, is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a commemorative structure, recognising those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation reflects its local historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0640, -3.4952
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY12 8NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77775299 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY12 8NJ).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY12 8NJ.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Crossford?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY12 8NJ.