War Memorial (Papa Westray)
The Papa Westray War Memorial is a memorial on the Scottish Orkney island of Papa Westray . In 2001 the structure was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in Category C.
description
The memorial is in an elevated position on the north-south running road east of Papa Westray Airport and represents a landmark on the flat island . It dates from the early 20th century and commemorates the fallen soldiers of Papa Westray during the First World War . A rectangular plaque was later added with the names of those killed in World War II . Its design resembles the Westray War Memorial . The structure is made of pink granite . The foundation of the obelisk has a square plan and rests on several steps. It is inscribed on all sides and decorated with a crown . A simple obelisk rises on it. A spider web is engraved on one side. A wall surrounds the monument on three sides.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Papa Westray's War Memorial in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 59 ° 20 ′ 56.4 " N , 2 ° 53 ′ 59.8" W.