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    Memorial

    Edinkillie Parishioners

    Memorial to the Members of the Parish of Edinkillie

    Source: Copyright Martin Briscoe

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    Current Location

    Beside A940 / Forres - Grantown-on-Spey Road in public car park by the church., Edinkillie Parish Church, A940, Edinkillie, Moray, Grampian, IV36 2QH, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NJ 01979 46594

    Denomination

    Church of Scotland

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    Names listed on this memorial

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    Type of Memorial
    Fountain
    WMR Reference Number
    8542
    Description
    Memorial in the shape of a large fireplace with two columns supporting a convex top. Three tablets set into the central niche with WW1 names in the centre and WW2 names to the right. The tablet on the left has been left blank. Dedicatory tablet set on the base. Incised gilded inscription. In front of the tablets is a drinking fountain.
    Inscription
    Top: 1914 - 1919 Upper middle tablet: (Names) Upper right tablet: 1939-1945 / (Names) Lower tablet: ERECTED / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF EDINKILLIE / WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WARS.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    35
    Died
    35
    Information shown
    Forenames, surname, address.
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    Forenames, surname, address.
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    War
    Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Forenames, surname, address.
    Maker(s)
    • Mr A C Anderson, Builder

    • J & H W Wittet of Elgin, Architect

    • Mr J R Anderson, Builder

    • Boyne and Martin, Forres, Plumber

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    16th October 1921

    Hon. Mrs Bruce, Dunphail

    Dedicated

    16th October 1921

    Rev T. P. Hall and Rev. John Morrison

    Unveiled

    6 June 1948

    Major Robert Bruce Glenernie

    Dedicated

    6 June 1948

    Reverend L Beattie Garden

    Previous Location(s)

    • Edinkillie, Moray, Grampian, Scotland

      Denomination

      Church of Scotland

      Year of move

      1989

      Reason for move

      The memorial was moved from the junction of the A940 and two estate access roads which was some 200 metres north of the present site. The memorial was moved because of road widening, and road improvements, and also to allow for better access for memorial services.

    Custodian
    Moray Council

    Components

    Plaques

    Made from: Granite - Black


    Condition: Good


    Memorial

    Height: 2800mm

    Width: 2900mm

    Depth: 1600mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    • "Edinkillie - War memorial." Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette, 27 August 1919. Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette is now known as the Forres Gazette. Historical copies of this newspaper can be viewed in the Local History Department of Elgin Public Library.
    • Forres News and Advertiser - Saturday 22 October 1921 UNVEILING OF EDINKILLIE WAR MEMORIAL
    • "Edinkillie's Tribute to War Dead." Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette, 9 June 1948. Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette is now known as the Forres Gazette. Historical copies of this newspaper can be viewed in the Local History Department of Elgin Public Library.
    • "New Site for the War memorial." Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette, 1 November 1989, p.7. Forres, Elgin & Nairn Gazette is now known as the Forres Gazette. Historical copies of this newspaper can be viewed in the Local History Department of Elgin Public Library.
    • Canmore ID 271342 https://canmore.org.uk/site/271342/edinkillie-parish-church-churchyard Edinkillie Parish Church, Churchyard
    • Moray SMR - NJ04NW0020 - EDINKILLIE PARISH CHURCH https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/smrpub/master/detail.aspx?Authority=MOR&refno=NJ04NW0020 A rough hewn stone built structure, containing a recess flanked by columns, the shelf holding a stone basin, and the inner faces of the recess comprising plaques listing the names of those killed. Unveiled in 1921 by Lt Col. The Hon. Robert Bruce. Moved to present location in 1989 from the A940 and Estate Access Road junction due to road widening.