War Memorial, South Beach Esplanade, Troon

Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 31/05/1984 Supplementary Information Updated 01/11/2023 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Troon NGR NS 32104 30797 Coordinates 232104, 630797 — Sculpted by Walter Gilbert and cast by H.H Martyn & Co. of Cheltenham mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#666666; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">, 1924. Stepped granite square-plan plinth with Vitruvian-scrolled band below memorial panels; surmounting bronze figure of Liberty facing seaward. Vitruvian-scrolled granite wall with consoled bench enclosing terrace at rear. — An imposing statue with an inscribed plinth - "This statue was placed to commemorate the men of Troon who seeking the welfare of their country gave their lives in so doing and are now resting in and beyond the seas.....Lift up your hearts...1914...1918." Granite wall to rear inscribed "In proud and affectionate remembrance of those who gave their lives for us....1939-1945." Listed building record updated (2023).

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.