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    Memorial

    Limekilns, Charlestown and Pattiesmuir

    Limekilns Overall

    Source: Copyright Forrest Anderson

    1/11

    Current Location

    On a hill called Beggars Knowle, On North side of the road from Limekilns to Charlestown, Limekilns, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 3HJ, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NT 07174 83471

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    5721
    Description
    A square sandstone pillar on two stepped base. At the top of the pillar is the sword of sacrifice.
    Inscription
    ERECTED BY/ THE PEOPLE OF THIS DISTRICT/ AS A TOKEN OF THANKSGIVING/ FOR PEACE/ AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE NOBLE SELF-SACRIFICE/ OF THEIR RELATIONS AND/ FRIENDS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ ON ACTIVE SERVICE/ IN THE CAUSE OF/ TRUTH HONOUR AID FREEDOM/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names).
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    23
    Died
    23
    Information shown
    surname, rank, regiment, forenames, decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    Style of lettering is Roman
    War
    First World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    surname, rank, service, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    Mercantile Marine
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    surname, rank, regiment, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    Style of lettering is Roman
    Maker(s)
    • Col. The Honoray David Bruce, Architect

    • Messr James Stewart and Sons, Sculptor

    • Men of the Village

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    13 November 1921

    Earl of Elgin of Broomhall

    Dedicated

    13th November 1921

    Revs J. M'Bride and Mr Webster, two local clergymen

    Unveiled

    13 November 1950

    Lord Bruce

    Custodian
    Fife Regional Council

    Components

    Pillar

    Height: 5500mm

    Width: 1000mm

    Depth: 1000mm


    Made from: Stone - Cullaloe, Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    • Dundee Courier - Monday 14 November 1921 LIMEKILNS TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN
    • 'Limelinks and Charlestown War Memorial, Unveiling ceremony by Earl of Elgin, an impressive scene', Dunfermline Journal, 19 November 1921
    • 'Plaque unveiled by Lord Bruce', Fife Limekilns War Memorial 1939-1945, Dunfermline Press, 18 November 1950
    • Dunfermline Journal, 15 November 1950
    • Dundee Evening Telegraph - Saturday 11 November 1950 CHURCHES REMEMBRANCE PLANS Dunfermaline
    • http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2791&mforum=warmemscot