Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff
War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19310). 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 03/08/1993 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Minnigaff NGR NX 41156 66376 Coordinates 241156, 566376 — Circa 1919. Obelisk-type war memorial. Polished granite. 3-tier chamfered plinth. Corniced pedestal. Truncated obelisk; embossed Latin cross to W face; surmounted by festooned urn. W face of pedestal inscribed "In memory of the gallant men of the parish of Minnigaff who fell in the Great War 1914-1918" and remaining 3 faces inscribed with names. We face of pedestal base inscribed "And of those who fell in the World War 1939-1945", with names.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Old Minnigaff, located in the Scottish Lowlands, serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9666, -4.4828
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q56624190 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff?
- War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6PX).
- What is War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff?
- War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 6PX.
- Is War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff a listed building?
- War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Old Minnigaff, Minnigaff?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6PX. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.