Memorial

Ardrossan WW1

Overview of the cross

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Current Location

South Crescent Road, Ardrossan, Cunninghame, KA22 8DY, Scotland

NS 23341 42087

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9776
Description: Tall Cullaloe freestone cross with Celtic designs at the top, above three narrow heavily-carved panels on the shaft of the cross. The front face of the cross has a plain central boss. The reverse face of the cross has an incised cross with simple Celtic knotwork. The highest and largest panel on the shaft shows 'St Columba' (associated with the introduction of Christianity into Scotland), with a dove and a crozier, and the word 'Religion'. Beneath it is a smaller panel showing two figures identified as (Robert the) 'Bruce' and 'Admiral Wood' (Sir Andrew), the two representing 'War'; with the bottom panel having three figures identified as 'Livingstone' (David), 'Burns' (Robert) and 'Watt' (James), representing 'Peace'. The cross sits atop a plinth with the inscription and bronze plaque with six columns of names. There are three curved steps leading to the plinth, and two curved stone benches radiating from the back of the plinth. The benches have a carved detail of circular Celtic knotwork.
Inscription: THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND RECEIVED EACH FOR HIS/ OWN MEMORY PRAISE THAT WILL NEVER DIE AND WITH IT THE NOBLEST SEPULCHRE/ NOT THAT IN WHICH THEIR MORTAL BONES ARE LAID BUT A HOME IN THE MINDS OF MEN/ (names on plaque) (On back of plinth): THINE O LORD IS THE VICTORY

Maker(s): Dr Macgregor Chalmers, Architect
J Jeffrey Waddell (took over from Dr Chalmers after his death), Architect
Mr James A Young of Glasgow, Sculptor
John Inglis of Ardrossan, Builder

Unveiled

1 January 1923

Marquess of Ailsa, Lord Lieutenant of the County, Provost McKellar, Chairman of the War Memorial Committee