Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Nithsdale
Town
Kirkbean
County
Dumfries And Galloway
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44295

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Current location

Kirkbean Church
Kirkbean
Nithsdale
Dumfries And Galloway
DG2 8DW
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NX 97952 59201
Denomination: Church of Scotland

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Description
Two stepped base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and Celtic cross. Inscription on front face of plinth. Celtic knotwork design on face of cross
Inscription
(NAMES)/ PRO PATRIA 1914 - 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/[names]/PRO PATRIA 1939-1945/THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barbour, C
Blackett, W S B
Boyd, J
Cannon, R J
Christian, A
Dickson, J
Douglas, W C
Ellis, J F
Gordon, J
Laurie, R
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,place of residence, initials of forenames
    Order of information: rank THEN place of residence THEN surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 5
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 5
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment, initials of forenames, place of residence
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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