Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith
In or near Lochwinnoch.
War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Viewpark, Beith, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Glengarnock, which is 3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is KA15 2BT, and entry is free.
About
War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49738). 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 North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Beith NGR NS 34715 54365 Coordinates 234715, 654365 — 1919; resited 1947. On octagonal stepped plinth; octagonal pedestal inscribed with names of the fallen with cornice above; octagonal column, laurel wreath at base, with celtic knotwork terminating in celtic cross. Pale grey granite. Set within paved surround with low coped sandstone wall and steps to monumument. — War memorials are clearly of local significance, commemorating those townsfolk who died in conflict or as a result. The memorial is listed for this reason in particular and for its prominent position in Janefield Place, a triangular landscaped area bounded by Station Road with the monument as a focal point.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Viewpark, Beith, is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial is designated as a category C listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7543, -4.6353
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA15 2BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77780447 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith?
- War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA15 2BT).
- What is War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith?
- War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA15 2BT.
- Is War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith a listed building?
- War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Viewpark, Beith?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA15 2BT.