Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart
In or near Pathhead.
War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart — 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
- Kirkcaldy · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Townhead, Dysart is located at postcode KY1 2TD and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Kirkcaldy, which is 3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB45515). 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 26/03/1998 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Kirkcaldy NGR NT 30159 93149 Coordinates 330159, 693149 — 1920. Obelisk War Memorial. Droved ashlar. Octagonal 3-stepped, base giving way to rusticated plinth and set-back, single stage pedestal with chamfered angles, and bronze 'ROLL OF HONOUR' plaque to each face, surmounted by inscribed band course 'THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919'. Octagonal shaft with moulded base, decorative band and carved cap with 'Lion of Scotland' to N and S, Dysart coat-of-arms 'Tree' to E and W. BOUNDARY WALLS: semicircular-coped rubble boundary walls. — The War Memorial was unveiled by the Earl of Rosslyn on 20th November, 1920.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Townhead, Dysart, is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1259, -3.1251
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY1 2TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkcaldy — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77772402 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart?
- War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY1 2TD).
- What is War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart?
- War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkcaldy, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY1 2TD.
- Is War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart a listed building?
- War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Townhead, Dysart?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkcaldy, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY1 2TD.