Memorial

Ayr Park - Obelisk

Ayr 2

Source: Copyright Paul Goodwin

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Current Location

Wellington Square, Ayr, Kyle And Carrick, KA7 1HL, Scotland

NS 33412 21756

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 8834
Description: Obelisk built of individual stone blocks with stepped top and square plinth, on eight stepped base. Plaques around each side of plinth.
Inscription: Panel 1-IN EVER-GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE ROYAL BURGH/ OF AYR WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE CAUSE OF/ FREEDOM AND HONOUR DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES in 4 columns) Epitaph Panel-THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD,/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING,/ WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. Each of 3 Plaques- [WW1 names in 4 columns] WW2 Dedication Plaque-AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945 Each of 11 main plaques- [WW2 names in 2 columns] Each of 2 additional names plaques- [WW2 names in 2 columns]

Maker(s): J. Kennedy Hunter of Ayr, Designer
H. H. Martyn and Co., Founder / Foundry
Costs: c£2,000
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 2008 War Memorials Trust Grant-There were a number of issues with this memorial which were affecting its appearance and condition. On the lower plinth and steps, the mortar was loose and joints were letting in water. The bronze panels had also become corroded. In addition, there had been a significant amount of algae and lichen build up on the upper parts of the obelisk. Lichens are a symbiotic organism, usually made up of three organisms, the main one being fungus. The fungus feeds off the algae, which grows on damp stone. Although it may look unsightly to some, this is a natural process and cleaning must be undertaken with care. Over-cleaning can damage the surface of the stone and make re-growth more rapid. War Memorials Trust and Historic Scotland gave a grant of £5,186 towards cleaning and re-pointing the memorial. A biocide was used on the surface of the stone to keep the algae at bay