Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Perth And Kinross
Town
Burrelton
County
Tayside
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 27 August 1922
    Attended by: Earl of Ancaster
  • Dedicated
    Date: 27 August 1922
    Attended by: Rev. W. A. Campbell
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44758

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Current location

Village Square
Burrelton
Perth And Kinross
Tayside
PH13 9NS
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NO 20061 37182
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stone Cross surmounting a tapered pedestal and an octagonal base. There is a marble tablet for WW1 with a bronze plaque for WW2 below, both on the 6 o'clock face.
Inscription
Tablet-IN MEMORY OF/[names]/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY Plaque-IN REMEMBRANCE/1939-1945/[names in 3 columns]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brand, Alf. W
Coutts, John
Davidson, James
Dickson, Alex.
Fenton, Thos.
Findlay, Alex.
Ford, John
Hallyburton, Alex.
Hellatly, Jack
Isles, George
See details for all 33 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 24
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 24
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, regiment
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, rank, service
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • First World War memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
  • Second World War memorial
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=249&mforum=warmemscot
  • PERTHSHIRE ADVERTISER: 30.08.1922 UNVEILING OF CARGILL WAR MEMORIAL AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY In bright sunshine and amid scenes of rural beauty a large crowd assembled on the Village Green at Burrelton on Sunday afternoon, when the War Memorial was unveiled by the Earl of Ancaster. The scene was a most impressive one. Peace, like a white-winged dove, brooded over the face of nature. The people stood with heads bowed in reverence before a cross of marble, erected to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and fell, cherishing in their heart a noble ideal. A cross is always associated with sacrifice, and surely the young men passed through a Gethsemane and ascended a Calvary that the nation might be free. Doubtless there were many whose wounds bled afresh as they stood before the memorial and read the names of loved ones inscribed thereon. That is only natural, but, if there was sorrow, there was also pride in the glorious deeds of heroism accomplished by those who sleep on a foreign strand. Mr W. Henderson presided, and was accompanied on the platform by the Earl of Ancaster; Rev. Wm. A. Campbell, M.A., Cargill; Rev. Angus P. Fletcher, Wolfhill U.F. Church; and Rev. David W. M'Kay, Woodside U.F. Church. The Countess of Ancaster was also present. The local Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, in their smart uniform of blue, were drawn up at one side of the platform. The choirs of the various churches had combined, and Miss M. Henderson officiated at the instrument. The proceedings were opened by singing 'Our God our help in ages past. Our hope for years to come'. And as the grand and sublime strains floated out on the breeze we felt that we were indeed in a sacred temple - a temple not made with hands - and that all the surroundings were in perfect harmony with the spirit of praise. The Rev. D.M. M'Kay then engaged in prayer, and in beautiful and well chosen words and with a wealth of tenderness expressed the heart's gratitude to the Great Helper for the grace given to the young in enabling them to suffer and endure to the end that Britain might be free. Mr W. Henderson, in introducing the Earl of Ancaster, said the year 1914 was one never to be forgotten. Almost every home in the land has cause to remember it. But the memorial which would now be unveiled should be an inspiration to future generations, and a splendid reminder of what they owed to the men whose names were inscribed thereon. It would remind them that in the great struggle for right, for freedom and justice, the men of Cargill had played an heroic part. The memorial was erected not only in honour of those who had served, but also in sympathy with those who had suffered, and in proud and grateful memory of those of the parish who had died in the war. The desire that the Earl of Ancaster should unveil the memorial was unanimous. He was the representative of a family long associated with the parish, a family held in the highest respect. Mr George Robertson, school teacher, then read the names of the fallen, as follows:- Pte. Alf. W. Brand, Scots Guards Pte. James Davidson, Black Watch, Pte. Alex. Dickson, Black Watch Pte. John Ford, Black Watch Sergt. Joe M. Isles, Border Regiment Pte. George Isles, Highland Cyclist Bat. Pte. William F. Kerr, R.A.M.C. Pte. W. Lamond, H.L.I. Trp. Pat. D. Lawson, Scottish Horse Pte. John Martin, Black Watch Pte Wm. Meldrum, Canadians Pte. Wm. Millar, Black Watch 2nd Lieut. Basil Moon, London Regiment Pte. John Morrison, Black Watch Cpl. James Nairn, Black Watch Cpl. Wm. J. Purves, M.M.G.S. Staff Nurse Jessie Ritchie, Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. Cpl. Ed. M. Robertson, Leicestershire Regt. Pte Alex. Simpson, Black Watch Pte. John Slidders, Lancashire Fusiliers Pte, John Smith, Black Watch Trp. James W. Whytock, Canadians The veil was then drawn aside, and the memorial was dedicated in a tender and touching prayer by the Rev. W. A. Campbell, and Drummer Kerr, of the Black Watch Depot, sounded the 'Last Post'. The Earl of Ancaster began his address by saying that he thought the various memorials throughout the country had been conceived in a sensible and, if he might say so, happy way. In the great capital of the Empire they had the Cenotaph in one of the main thoroughfares, close to the Mother of Parliaments. That memorial was a plain and simple one, draped with the flags of the nation, to the memory of the countless thousands of the sons and daughters of the Empire who laid down their lives that Britain might be free. He often had occasion to pass the Cenotaph in Whitehall, and, as he gazed upon it, he reflected that its plainness and simplicity was significant of the spirit which prompted the brave men to sacrifice their lives for their country. What was that spirit? It was the spirit of duty "Theirs not to reason why; Theirs but to do and die". Into the valley of death these men marched because they believed they were going for their country's good. They felt it was their duty to go, and they went gladly and bravely. They went forth with a cheery smile and a dauntless elastic step to do their bit for their country. Sympathy went out on that occasion to those of the parish who lost relatives in the Great War, but, though sorrow might be in their hearts, they could not help feeling, too, a great pride in their race, that in the day of trial Britain was not found wanting. Many times it had been said that we had grown old and that the fighting spirit had died amid the quarrelling of the politicians, and the love of games and amusements. The names on the many memorials throughout the country gave the lie to those ideals. The speaker said that he was still afraid that there were troublous and stormy times ahead of us. But he would ask his hearers to profit by the example of the men who had suffered and died, and draw together with patience, and unity, and a brave spirit. We might be sorely stricken, wounded, impoverished by the war, but we must act together in the spirit of unity and self-sacrifice, and the old country would arise, phoenix-like, from the ruins and become once again happy and contented. The choir then sang 'How bright these glorious spirits shine', after which 'Lochaber No More' was played by Pipers Oswald and Calderwood, Black Watch. After the benediction had been pronounced the people joined in singing the 'National Anthem'. It was an impressive and touching ceremony, and one that will long be remembered in Cargill. When men think of it, when they lift their eyes to the cross on which the names of the fallen are inscribed, will they remember the ideal for which the young and brave suffered and died? If we forget that, then they suffered and died in vain.

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