Memorial

Campsie Parish WW1 & Lennoxtown and Campsie Glen WW2

Campsie Parish WW1 War Memorial

Source: Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

Bottom of roadway leading up to the old church., Memorial Archway, Main Street, Lennoxtown, Strathkelvin, G66 7DA, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NS 62879 77697

Denomination

Church of Scotland

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Gate
WMR Reference Number: 5987
Description: Elaborate arched stone gateway with panels carrying the names set into the front faces of the gateway pillars. The Second World War names are on a separate bronze plaque on the left hand pillar, near the pedestrian arch. Above the main arch is a relief carved inscription and, to either side, relief carved stone angels. At the centre point the gateway is surmounted by a cross.
Inscription: Top Arch: THIS IS/ THE MEMORIAL OF THE/ HONOURED DEAD FROM CAMPSIE PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ Archway Columns: (names) Brass plaque: ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF/ LENNOXTOWN AND CAMPSIE GLEN/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THESE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (names)/ "I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES UNTO THE HILLS I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills"

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 121
Died: 121
Information shown: forename, surname, decorations
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 27
Died: 27
Information shown: forename, surname
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): MESSRS PATTERSON & STODDART, Architect
MESSRS THAW & CAMPBELL, Builder
Maintenance History: 2016 War Memorials Trust grant of £30,480. Failed cement mortar raked out by hand and joints repointed with lime mortar. Organic growth removed & masonry cleaned. Bronze Plaque cleaned to remove excess defective wax,new wax applied. Vehicle gates treated ,& damaged stone holding the gate hinge replaced. Some of the stone name panels show signs of lamination

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Campsie Parish WW1 & Lennoxtown and Campsie Glen WW2

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Campsie Parish WW1 & Lennoxtown and Campsie Glen WW2

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