Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Monklands
Town
Stepps
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 16 Apr 1921
    Attended by: Colonel Sir Alexander Sprot Baronet
  • Dedicated
    Date: 16 Apr 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10384

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Current location

Cumbernauld Road
Stepps
Monklands
Strathclyde
G33 6HA
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 65986 68614
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Granite Celtic cross with rough edges and smooth face. Three-tiered base has inscription and names written on four sides of top two tiers, while lowest, widest section of base is made up of various smaller stones rather than hewn from a single block.
Inscription
ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND/ LOVING MEMORY OF OUR/ LADS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945/ (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Anderson, Peter R
Auld, Robert D
Baird, Robert
Begg, J Marton
Black, James
Burke, Denis
Burke, Thomas
Caddick, Harold
Cant, James S
Carroll, William
See details for all 53 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 25
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 25
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname, forenames
    Order of information: surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 28
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 28
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Condition
History
Memorial was moved 100 yards from original location at corner of Blenheim Avenue and Cumbernauld Road when the latter was widened, c.1953-55.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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