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    Memorial

    Men of Slateford and Longstone

    Paul Goodwin

    Source: Copyright Paul Goodwin

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    Current Location

    Redhall Park, Kilncroft Side, Slateford, City Of Edinburgh, Lothian, EH14 2LF, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NT 21716 70620

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    53596
    Description
    Square base surmounted by stepped plinth, square column and small celtic cross. WW1 inscription carved into the sides of the plinth and base of the column. An additional stone with the names of those killed in WW2 and carved in the shape of a scroll has been placed at the foot of the front face of the memorial. Memorial is enclosed within a low metal fence.
    Inscription
    Front face: ERECTED/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ SLATEFORD & LONGSTONE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1918/ (Names)/ SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE COLINTON MEMORIAL/ 1939 1945/ (Names) Other faces: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    36
    Died
    36
    Information shown
    surname, rank, forename, decorations
    Order of names
    rank
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    18
    Died
    18
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, rank
    Additional Information
    12 on the Supplementary stone and 6 around the base
    Maker(s)
    • Mr John Rhind, Designer

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    2016-WMT funded repairs-low pressure steam clean to remove biological growth and soiling, joints repointed with lime mortar

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1922

    Custodian
    Edinburgh City Council

    Components

    Column

    Height: 2000mm

    Width: 500mm

    Depth: 500mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Fence/ Railing

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    • War Memorials Trust Bulletin 70, August 2016, page 8 for grant aided repairs under the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
    • http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=732&mforum=warmemscot