Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Main Street, Renton
In or near Cardross.
War Memorial, Main Street, Renton — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Renton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Renton is located at postcode G82 4NA and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Renton, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Main Street, Renton is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42927). 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 23/02/1996 Local Authority West Dunbartonshire Planning Authority West Dunbartonshire Parish Cardross NGR NS 38811 78188 Coordinates 238811, 678188 — Early 20th century. Ashlar obelisk war memorial on square base, cross-inscribed on obelisk shaft; names of war dead inscribed on base. Cast-iron railings surround memorial. — The memorial is set within the grounds of Renton Primary School.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Main Street, Renton, is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9696, -4.5843
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Renton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15117729 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Main Street, Renton?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Renton is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 4NA).
- What is War Memorial, Main Street, Renton?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Renton — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Renton?
- The nearest railway station is Renton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 4NA.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Renton a listed building?
- War Memorial, Main Street, Renton is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Main Street, Renton free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Main Street, Renton is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Main Street, Renton?
- The nearest railway station is Renton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 4NA.