War Memorial
Memorial Avenue, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2QR
Type:Monuments & Ruins
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The Isle of Lewis War Memorial, overlooking the town of Stornoway, is dedicated to the lewis men who lost their lives in World War 1 and the sinking of HMY Iolaire in 1919.
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Great walks, cylce paths, mountain bike trail and scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
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