Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Stenton
In or near East Linton.
War Memorial, Stenton — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Stenton, you can take a train to East Linton station, which is 4.6 km away. The postcode for the memorial is EH42 1TE, and entry is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
War Memorial, Stenton is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14817). 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 02/05/1990 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Stenton NGR NT 62208 74269 Coordinates 362208, 674269 — Circa 1920. Pink sandstone ashlar 1st World War Memorial. Sited in canted recess of Parish Church boundary wall, on sandstone base. Square plinth, inscribed "Their Name Liveth for Evermore", bearing pedestal with recessed panel and further inscription. Tapering panel above with carved ribbon dated 1914-1918, and ogee inset bearing shield of Scottish lion. Cross finial. — Listed category C(S) for its relation to the church boundary walls and consequently prominent position. Possibly by Dr James Richardson who restored the Rood Well nearby to E, in 1904, and who designed North Berwick's War Memorial in 1921.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Stenton, located in central Scotland, is a category C listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9599, -2.6069
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620933 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Stenton?
- War Memorial, Stenton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1TE).
- What is War Memorial, Stenton?
- War Memorial, Stenton — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Stenton?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1TE.
- Is War Memorial, Stenton a listed building?
- War Memorial, Stenton is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Stenton free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Stenton is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Stenton?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1TE.