Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness
In or near Valleyfield.
War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness — 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
- Bo'ness · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on Stewart Avenue in Bo'Ness is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Bo'ness, approximately 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49724). 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 31/03/2004 Local Authority Falkirk Planning Authority Falkirk Burgh Bo'Ness NGR NS 99680 81409 Coordinates 299680, 681409 — Galt and Barr, 1924. 2-stage obelisk WWI memorial with WWII memorial plaques. Large polished Portland stone ashlar blocks. Stepped 1st stage plinth with vertical panel to SE incised 'TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 1914 1918' breaking into 2nd stage and surmounted by bronze wreath incorporating Bo'ness coat of arms; NE elevation incised with 'SALONICA / PALESTINE / MESOPOTAMIA / EGYPT / AFRICA' surmounting inserted WWII bronze panel with roll-of-honour; NW elevation with bronze panel bearing roll-of-honour and 'SALUTE THE MEMORY OF THESE THY SONS WHO FOUGHT & LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR', this breaking into 2nd stage and surmounted by bronze wreath incorporating armorial panel below sword/cross; SW elevation worded 'FRANCE / BELGIUM / RUSSIA / ITALY / GALLIPOLI' WWII panel as above. Battered 2nd stage with carved frieze and pyramidal cap. — In form, is similar to memorials by Commonwealth War Graves Commission, notably the combination of white stone and bronze.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on Stewart Avenue in Bo'Ness is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the town's historical significance and community remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0151, -3.6108
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- EH51 0EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Bo'ness — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77780403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness?
- War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH51 0EG).
- What is War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness?
- War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness?
- The nearest railway station is Bo'ness, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH51 0EG.
- Is War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness a listed building?
- War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness?
- The nearest railway station is Bo'ness, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH51 0EG.