Memorial

Walls Parish (Longhope)

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Also known as South Walls Memorial or Longhope Memorial, B9047, Isle of Hoy, Longhope, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, KW16 3PG, Scotland

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ND 30385 90846

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 69429
Description: Polished grey granite Celtic cross, with relief-carved Celtic knot pattern, surmounting a base and rectangular sectioned plinth above a rock-faced sandstone base. Pinned-lead letters and numerals form the inscriptions and names text. The memorial is enclosed by a low rock-face, crenellated sandstone boundary wall approached by two steps.
Inscription: 6 o'clock plinth face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THOSE FROM THE PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / ERECTED BY / THE PARISHIONERS OF WALLS, ORKNEY, 1921. // 9 and 3 o'clock plinth faces: (12 NAMES) // 6 o'clock top step riser: 1939 - 1945. / (4 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: Forename, middle initial, surname, rank, regiment
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Forename, surname, regiment
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, surname, service
Order of names: Forename, surname, service

History

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Parishioners of Walls

Ceremonies

Unveiled

9 October 1921

Mr Thomas Middlemore

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