Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres
In or near Kinloss.
War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres — 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
- Forres · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV36 1ER. The nearest railway station is Forres, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31627). 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 30/03/1983 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Burgh Forres NGR NJ 03336 58731 Coordinates 303336, 858731 — A Marshall Mackenzie 1922. Sculptor, Alexander Carrick. Colossal bronze figure of a Highland soldier on tall, battered pedestal of bullfaced whinstone from Wester New Forres quarry; plinth of Aberdeen granite.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Falconer Museum in Forres is currently closed and has no plans for reopening. It was established through a bequest from Alexander Falconer and is named after the Falconer brothers, who made significant contributions to science and commerce.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located at Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres in the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its historical significance contributes to the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6082, -3.6194
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 1ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.falconermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826290 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres?
- War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 1ER).
- What is War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres?
- War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 1ER.
- Is War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres a listed building?
- War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1ER.