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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

War Memorial, Old Military Road

In or near Balmaha.

Free admission

War Memorial, Old Military Road β€” category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Kilmaronock Parish War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3426467

Lairich Rig β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 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.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.0486, -4.5118
Postcode
G83 8NG
Parliamentary constituency
West Dunbartonshire
Nearest railway station
Balloch β€” 6.8 km

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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.