Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland
War Memorial, Old Military Road
In or near Balmaha.
War Memorial, Old Military Road β category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch Β· 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial on Old Military Road, you can take a train to Balloch station, which is approximately 6.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is G83 8NG.
About
War Memorial, Old Military Road is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43922). 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 27/02/1997 Local Authority West Dunbartonshire Planning Authority West Dunbartonshire Parish Kilmaronock National Park Loch Lomond And The Trossachs NGR NS 43656 86815 Coordinates 243656, 686815 β Circa 1920. Ashlar octagonal shaft mercat cross style memorial with Celtic cross finial sited on high cairn-like base. Granite slab on SE side inscribed "to the Glory of God and in the memory of the men of the parish of Kilmaronock who gave their lives in the war". BOUNDARY WALL: low circular boundary wall; rubble with circular rubble coping; collapsed in parts.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Old Military Road is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0486, -4.5118
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch β 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77771556 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Old Military Road?
- War Memorial, Old Military Road is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8NG).
- What is War Memorial, Old Military Road?
- War Memorial, Old Military Road β category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Old Military Road?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 8NG.
- Is War Memorial, Old Military Road a listed building?
- War Memorial, Old Military Road is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Old Military Road free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Old Military Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Old Military Road?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8NG.