Memorial

Fordoun

Fordoun War Memorial

Source: Copyright Grant Balfour

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Current Location

Summit of Gilbert's Hill, overlooking village of Auchenblae., Auchenblae, Kincardine And Deeside, Grampian, AB30 1XQ, Scotland

NO 72818 78606

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 8676
Description: Rubislaw granite fine axed obelisk on three-stepped base, square die and heavily moulded cap, surmounted by a globe. Sword of Sacrifice and Wreath of Victory in palm leaves on front face.
Inscription: RAISED BY THE PEOPLE / OF FORDOUN / IN MEMORY OF THEIR / GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914 - 1918 / "TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND / IS NOT TO DIE" On the shaft of the obelisk: AND / IN HONOUR OF THOSE / WHO FELL / 1939-1945 / (Names) Other faces of the obelisk: (Names)

Maker(s): Mr. Charles Davidson of Brechin, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: 13th September 1920 £530 contributed and £310 already expended. Proposed to erect a segment of decorative fencing on the summit and to enclose the base of the memorial by a metal railing. Also have some seats.