Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Argyll And Bute
Town
Achafolla (Island of Luing)
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918), Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 9th July 1921
    Attended by: Rev. William MacPhail
  • Unveiled
    Date: 9th July 1921
    Attended by: Sir Archibald McInnes Shaw, ex-Lord Provost of Glasgow
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44595

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Current location

In the centre of the island with Kilchattan Church and Luing Primary School on one of the highest points of the island
Next to Luing Primary School
Achafolla (Island of Luing)
Argyll And Bute
Strathclyde
PA34 4TY
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NM 74315 10449
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Granite obelisk surmounting a tapering plinth and three stepped base. The lower base is much larger than the preceding two.
Inscription
West Face- "BHA IAD TREUN AN CRUAIDH / CHÀS AGUS DÌLEAS GU BÀS" IN / GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN OF LUING WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES)/ JOHN XV.13/ South Face-1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Campbell, Alexander
Cowan, James
Fleming, Duncan
Maccoll, Colin C
Mackechnie, Hugh
Mackenzie, Iain
Macmurchy, Iain
Macmurchy, John
Mcdougall, Angus
Mcdougall, Peter
See details for all 15 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,service,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: height 16 feet
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
History
2013: the original metal fencing and steps up from the road have been replaced by a wooden fence and metal gate, and a path from the church carpark.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Argyll & Bute District Council
Reference

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