Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village
In or near Kirkliston.
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village — category B 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 · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Kirkliston Village is located at postcode EH29 9AF and can be reached from the nearest railway station, Dalmeny, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27538). 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 08/03/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 12575 74584 Coordinates 312575, 674584 — Circa 1920. Classical, obelisk war memorial on square rusticated pedestal on stepped ashlar plinth. Pink sandstone. Raised panel to each side of pedestal; main panel facing W framed by wreath-like swag in high relief. Panel inscribed "Erected by public subcription by the inhabitants of Kirkliston, Newbridge and Westerton Districts to the memory of officers and men who fell in the Great War 1914-1919". Panel to right has names of privates; left panel has names of captains and rear panel commemorates WW2; inscribed 1939-1945 with names of fallen. Double concave moulding at base of obelisk; raised panel to each side. Corner cornice moulding at neck crowned by ball finial. BOUNDARY WALL: curved snecked rubble screen wall with ashlar coping. — Listed for historical interest and as a focal point in the village.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street in Kirkliston Village, central Scotland, is a category B listed building. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9563, -3.4018
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH29 9AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17811523 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH29 9AF).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH29 9AF.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Kirkliston Village?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH29 9AF.