Memorial

Upper Sorbie

Upper District of Sorbie Parish WW1 and WW2 War Memorial

Source: Copyright Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

South side of the Wigtown to Sorbie Road, A746, Upper Sorbie, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, DH8 8EL, Scotland

NX 43610 46792

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 44423
Description: Granite Ionic Cross on two stage plinth the lower of which is in two tiers of granite blocks. The upper tier contains a polished area to accept the World War Two inscription. Laurel wreath carved on the front above the dedication
Inscription: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ PRO PATRIA / 1914 1918 / TO THE GLORY OF OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN FROM THE UPPER DISTRICT OF SORBIE/ PARISH, WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAME)

Maker(s): MESSRS J W DODS AND SON, Mason
Maintenance History: CROSS SHAFT FELL IN A STORM DURING THE WINTER OF 1989 - 1990. RESTORED IN JULY 1996

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good