Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Skirling
In or near Carnwath.
War Memorial, Skirling — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Skirling is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15159). 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
The War Memorial in Skirling was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, a notable architect known for his significant contributions to Scottish architecture. This memorial serves as a tribute to those who served and sacrificed, reflecting the historical importance of commemorating wartime contributions. Its architectural style and design are representative of the era in which it was constructed.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Skirling, central Scotland, is a category B listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance and respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6386, -3.4690
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17847403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Skirling?
- War Memorial, Skirling is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6HD).
- What is War Memorial, Skirling?
- War Memorial, Skirling — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Skirling?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6HD.
- Is War Memorial, Skirling a listed building?
- War Memorial, Skirling is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Skirling free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Skirling is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Skirling?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6HD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.