Memorial
Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
Current Location
Junction of Pollokshaws Rd and Christian St, Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow, G43 1NE, Scotland
OS Grid Reference
NS 56085 61535
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 54465
- Description
- Celtic wheel-cross surmounting a plinth and two stepped base. Celtic knotwork design on front face, incorporating a reversed sword, City of Glasgow's Coat of Arms and the inscription 'LABORE VINCIT' carved in relief. Names incised into the faces of the tapering plinth. Set within gravelled bed and surrounded by low level metal railings.
- Inscription
- TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ POLLOCKSHAWS/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-19
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 350
- Died
- 350
- Information shown
- surname, forenames
- Order of names
- surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 7
- Died
- 7
- Information shown
- surname, forenames
- Maintenance History
- Restored 2013
Ceremonies
Unveiled
29 October 1922
Sir John Gilmour, Bart, DSO
- Custodian
- Glasgow City Council, Land Services, Parks and Open Spaces
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Plinth
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Base
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Fence/ Railing
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good
- Scottish War Memorials Project http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2755&mforum=warmemscot
- Glasgow Herald 30 Oct 1922