Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye
War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB13926). 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 B Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Portree NGR NG 48213 43627 Coordinates 148213, 843627 — In form of traditional mercat cross; octagonal podium on raised steps supporting grey granite shaft topped by lion.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Somerled Square, Portree, Skye, is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance and collective memory.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4130, -6.1944
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829024 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye?
- War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9EH).
- What is War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye?
- War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9EH.
- Is War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye a listed building?
- War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Somerled Square, Portree, Skye?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9EH. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.