Memorial

Stepps

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Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Monklands, G33 6HA, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NS 65986 68614

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 10384
Description: Granite Celtic cross with rough edges and smooth face. Three-tiered base has inscription and names written on four sides of top two tiers, while lowest, widest section of base is made up of various smaller stones rather than hewn from a single block.
Inscription: ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND/ LOVING MEMORY OF OUR/ LADS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945/ (names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 28
Died: 28
Information shown: surname, forenames
Order of names: surname THEN forename

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 25
Died: 25
Information shown: surname, forenames
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Scott and Rae, Mason
Maintenance History: Memorial was moved 100 yards from original location at corner of Blenheim Avenue and Cumbernauld Road when the latter was widened, c.1953-55.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

16 Apr 1921

Colonel Sir Alexander Sprot Baronet

Dedicated

16 Apr 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

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