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    Memorial

    Kilbirnie

    Overview of the memorial

    Source: Copyright Kenny Monoghan

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    Current Location

    Off main thoroughfare at Newhouse, Public Park, Holmhead, Kilbirnie, Cunninghame, KA25 6BS, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NS 31452 53800

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    Type of Memorial
    Gate
    WMR Reference Number
    9675
    Description
    Neo-Greek memorial gate with four bronze plaques. Two plaques on each side of gate and two on each extension on side of gate. Names of WW1 and WW2 dead in raised black lettering on either side of the gate. Wreaths have been carved on each side. Atop gates are two carved stone torches.
    Inscription
    1914 PRO PATRIA MORTUI 1919/ (names on plaques)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    159
    Died
    159
    Information shown
    Surname, forename/initials, unit/service
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    54
    Died
    54
    Information shown
    Surname, forename/initials, unit/service.
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • James Houston, A.R.I.B.A, Designer

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    Photo from unveiling shows glass torches atop gate, probably with real lights, which have since been replaced by carved stone torches. Condition: Fair - needs good clean along with plaques

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    7 October 1922

    Major General Sir Charles Mathew, K.C...M.G., C.B., D.S.O -Local dignatories/Glergy

    Custodian
    North Ayrshire Council

    Components

    Gates

    Height: c8500 mm

    Width: c8500 mm

    Depth: 1500 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1117&mforum=warmemscot
    • The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 13 Oct 1922.
    • Carter Postcard Collection