Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso
In or near Halkirk.
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial at Sir John's Square in Thurso, you can reach it by train to Thurso station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is KW14 7AL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42031). 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 15/08/1979 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Thurso NGR ND 11627 68287 Coordinates 311627, 968287 — Percy Portsmouth, Sculptor, c. 1920. Tall bronze figure of female warrior protecting child with right hand and holding sword aloft with left. Stands on tooled ashlar inscribed plinth with stepped base.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Sir John's Square, Thurso, is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5935, -3.5221
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56647470 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso?
- War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7AL).
- What is War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso?
- War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7AL.
- Is War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso a listed building?
- War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7AL.