Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny
In or near North Queensferry.
War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny — 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
- Dalmeny · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located on Main Street in Dalmeny, with the postcode EH30 9TU. The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5543). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 - See notes Date Added 30/01/1981 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 14403 77434 Coordinates 314403, 677434 — Circa 1920. War memorial in form of mercat cross. Dressed ashlar sandstone. Stepped octagonal plinth; shaft capped by heraldic seated lion with shield (Saltire flanked by thistles). Bronze plaque to S, naming village War Dead, 1914-19, with smaller plaque below for 1939-45 War. — B Group with Dalmeny Kirk, 1-3 (inclusive) Easter Dalmeny Cottages, Gospatric House, 1-6 and 9-15 (inclusive) Dalmeny Village Main Street, Dalmeny Village Telephone Kiosk, 1-4 (inclusive) Wester Dalmeny Farm Cottages, Wester Dalmeny Farmhouse and Wester Dalmeny Steading (see separate listings). Orientated to the south, the war memorial is prominently placed at the T-junction, central to the village, as befitting its mercat cross appearance.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street in Dalmeny is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its local historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9822, -3.3734
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH30 9TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56615770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH30 9TU).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH30 9TU.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Dalmeny?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH30 9TU.