Cenotaph, George Square, Glasgow is a Grade B listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 15 December 1970. Monument. 1 related planning application.

Cenotaph, George Square, Glasgow

WRENN ID
ancient-alcove-shade
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Glasgow City
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
15 December 1970
Type
Monument
OS grid reference
NS 593 653
Coordinates
55.86103, -4.24923
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Cenotaph in George Square, Glasgow, is a monument designed by architect Sir J J Burnet between 1921 and 1924, with sculpture work by Ernest Gillick. This polished grey granite structure features a U-plan layout with low walls and a tall, squat obelisk at its center, which has incised details and a gilded cross. At the entrance to the enclosure, there are two sculptured lions in a couchant position, all crafted from polished light grey granite.

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