Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr
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War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Wellington Square in Ayr is located at postcode KA7 1EZ and is approximately 0.7 km from Ayr railway station. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47259). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 - see notes Date Added 29/03/1999 Supplementary Information Updated 27/10/2023 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Ayr NGR NS 33412 21756 Coordinates 233412, 621756 — Designed by James Kennedy Hunter and produced by H.H Martyn & Co. of Cheltenham. mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> 1924, with later additions. Stepped granite square-plan cenotaph centrally placed in Wellington Square gardens. Centrally placed steps to all elevations; tilted angle bronze plaques to base; bronze remembrance boards to lower shaft; ridged frieze above; tapering square apex. — B Group with Nos 1-12 (Inclusive), 16-27 (Inclusive), Sheriff Court (No 14), County Buildings, Monuments to James George Smith Neill, Earl of Eglinton and Wintoun, Sir James Fergusson of Kilkerran and Gatepiers, Gates and Boundary Walls. Listed building record updated to include reference to H.H Martyn & Co. of Cheltenham (2023).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Wellington Square, Ayr, is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and stands as a historical tribute within the town's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4612, -4.6363
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77774062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1EZ).
- What is War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 1EZ.
- Is War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr a listed building?
- War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Wellington Square, Ayr?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1EZ.