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    Memorial

    Carluke (Old Churchyard)

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    Source: Copyright David McNay

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    Current Location

    St Luke's Old Churchyard, Carnwath Road, Carluke, Clydesdale, ML8 4DF, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NS 84897 50523

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    64266
    Description
    Decorated pillar with Celtic cross at the top, on pedestal and base. Relief sculpture of wreath and crossed swords on shaft. Inscriptions on pedestal. This is one of 2 Civic Memorials for the town- see our reference 5713 for the Market Cross Memorial
    Inscription
    (6 o'clock face): (at base of the pillar) ALSO THOSE WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945/ "ETERNAL HONOUR GIVE" (on the pedestal) 1914-1918/ (Names) (on the base) ERECTED BY THE RELATIVES/ IN MEMORY OF THEIR DEAD/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE WAR. (Two other faces): (Names) (Other face on pedestal): (Names) (on the base) YOUR LOT, THE GLORIOUS PRICE TO PAY:/ OURS, TO RECORD WITH GRATEFUL PRIDE/ THAT FREEDOM LIVES ON EARTH TODAY,/ BECAUSE YOU DIED
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    181
    Died
    181
    Information shown
    surname, rank, forename, decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • LOCAL CRAFTSMAN, Mason

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    26 June 1920

    Mrs W. Stewart and Mrs M. Murray, who both lost sons

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite - Creetown


    Condition: Good


    Pillar

    Made from: Granite - Creetown


    Condition: Good


    Pedestal

    Made from: Granite - Creetown


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Granite - Creetown


    Condition: Good


    • Scottish War Memorials Project http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=8133&mforum=warmemscot
    • Glasgow Herald 28 June 1920 -"A memorial was unveiled in Carluke churchyard on saturday to the memory of the men of the parish who fell in the war. The monument, which is of Creetown granite, was subscribed for by the relatives of the fallen, and occupies a central position in the churchyard. An address was given by the Rev F.M. Hauxwell, minister of the parish, who paid a tribute to the dead heroes. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Mrs W. Stewart and Mrs M. Murray, who both lost sons."
    • Book in 2 volumes- 'Carluke Parish & the Great War' published 2017 by Carluke Parish Council, reported to be out of print February 2019, but reprints due
    • Carter Postcard Collection