Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston
In or near Ormiston.
War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston — 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
- Prestonpans · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Main Street in Ormiston is located at postcode EH35 5HZ. The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, which is 4.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19059). 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 30/03/1992 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Ormiston NGR NT 41175 69241 Coordinates 341175, 669241 — Finandra Bose, 1925. War Memorial sited in front of Miners' Welfare Institute; comprised of red sandstone ashlar semi-circular enclosure with piers, closed on roadside by decorative wrought-iron railings, and with banded ashlar column, Ionic capitals, and bearing bronze nude figure of youth. Bronze 1st World War inscription panel with names of fallen, on base of column, flanked by those of 2nd World War. — Unusual design among War Memorials of East Lothian. Part of retaining wall to Miners' Welfare Institute. Finandra Bose was an Indian sculptor (d1926), who trained with Percy Portsmouth and Rodin, and worked wth Lorimer at St John's Church, Perth.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street in Ormiston, central Scotland, is a category B listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9127, -2.9426
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH35 5HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791634 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5HZ).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5HZ.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5HZ.