Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie
In or near Kinglassie.
War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie — 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
- Cardenden · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial on Main Street in Kinglassie, use the postcode KY5 0XA for sat-nav. The nearest railway station is Cardenden, located 3.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43670). 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 04/10/1996 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Kinglassie NGR NT 22951 98612 Coordinates 322951, 698612 — Circa 1920. Market cross style War Memorial. Rubble base supporting stepped ashlar plinth with inscription tablets to all 4 faces and canted corners, the whole surmounted by polygonal shaft surmounted by lion sejant. — Unveiled by Mrs Russell of Inchdairnie, the memorial is situated immediately S of Mitchell Hall (listed separately).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street in Kinglassie, central Scotland, is a category C listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1739, -3.2426
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY5 0XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77770784 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY5 0XA).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY5 0XA.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Kinglassie?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY5 0XA.