Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie
In or near Kinglassie.
War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie — category B 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
- Markinch · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located at The Green, Greenside, Leslie, postcode KY6 3DD, and is approximately 4.5 km from Markinch railway station. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37293). 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 22/12/1994 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Leslie NGR NO 25492 01955 Coordinates 325492, 701955 — Circa 1920. Square columnar War Memorial. 2-tier plinth below fielded inscription tablets to all 4 faces with cavetto moulding giving way to battered ashlar column, pulvinated, stugged bands, crowned on each face by different insignia over wording, "Endurance, Sacrifice, Valour, Duty", the latter surmounted by the Arms of the Earls of Rothes; the whole surmounted by further ashlar course with 2 vertical indents and moulded coping, in Italianate style. — Unusual form and grand for a small burgh, echoing classicism of designs by Imperial War Graves Commission.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located on The Green in Greenside, Leslie, central Scotland. This category B listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2043, -3.2026
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY6 3DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809556 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie?
- War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY6 3DD).
- What is War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie?
- War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY6 3DD.
- Is War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie a listed building?
- War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, The Green, Greenside, Leslie?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY6 3DD.