Memorial

Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay

Skelmorlie And Wemyss Bay WW1 and WW2 War Memorial

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Current Location

The memorial is located beside Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal and Rail Station., A78, Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, PA18 6AR, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NS 19359 68493

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 54012
Description: Celtic cross with large stone base on which the main dedication is inscribed. In both directions from the base of the cross spreads a semicircular stepped stone wall on which the names from both wars are inscribed. In front of the wall is a stone step/seat that mirrors the shape of the wall. Above the main dedication is a carved laurel wreath. At the end of the wall are carved the four years of the wars with the numbers entwined.
Inscription: BASE OF CROSS: TO THE MEN OF SKELMORLIE AND WEMYSS BAY/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918 - 1939-1945 WALL LEFT STONE: 1914-1918/ (NAMES) WALL RIGHT STONE: 1914-1918/ (NAMES) WALL FAR LEFT STONE: 1939-1945/ (NAMES) WALL FAR RIGHT STONE: 1939-1945/ (NAMES) STEP: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 29
Died: 29
Information shown: surname,rank,forename,decorations
Order of names: surname,forename

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: surname,rank,forename
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Burnet, Son and Dick, Designer
Burnet, Son and Dick, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

25 June 1922

Marquis of Graham

Dedicated

25 June 1922

Rev. R. R. Grant Sutherland

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Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay

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Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

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