AN "INACCESSIBLE" war memorial in Mossblown has been moved following a consultation with residents.

The village's memorial was previously located at the top of a steep slope accessed via a narrow footpath, making access difficult for older people and impossible for those with mobility issues.

The memorial was also very difficult to see, as it was surrounded by houses and a small blue sign on the pavement was the only indication of its location.

Due to these issues, the local communities in Annbank and Mossblown approached South Ayrshire Council with a wish to move the memorial.

Following a consultation, a site adjacent to the existing activity centre was selected due to its prominence within the village and its proximity to car parking and public transport routes.

A planning application for the move was lodged and approved, outlining the proposals for the new area.

(Image: South Ayrshire Council) The new site lies towards the southwestern edge of the village, on the corner of a prominent junction of the B742 and Annbank Road.

The move sees the monument located on the footway in front of the local activity centre, making access easy for all.

Parking, including accessible and EV charging spaces, are available nearby at the activity centre with a firm, sloped pavement from the car park to the site.

The junction is open and spacious and will allow groups of people to gather around the memorial.

The proposals included the provision of railings along the edge of the pavement to segregate pedestrians and vehicles.

The monument commemorates the men of Annbank Parish who fell in the Great War from 1914 to 1918, the Second World War from 1939 to 1945 and the war in Afghanistan in 2008.

A council spokesperson said: "Works at the site will be completed in early December, however, the contractor will be carrying out safety measures to ensure the site is open for public access on Remembrance Sunday."