Raasay and Rona

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Obelisk

District

Skye And Lochalsh

Town

Suisnish (Isle of Raasay)

County

Highland

Country

Scotland

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)

Ceremony

Dedicated
Date: Before 1st May 1920
Attended by: Rev. Mr Kennedy
Unveiled
Date: April 1920
Attended by: Mr David T Munro of Suishnish
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Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

57264

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Current location

Seaward side of the road
Suisnish (Isle of Raasay)
Skye And Lochalsh
Highland
IV40 8NX
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NG 55287 35446
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Obelisk set on a square plinth and base surrounded by railings with posts at each corner. The dedication is on the 6o'clock face in black lettering.

Inscription

6 o'clock face-THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ In Memoriam/[names] 3 o'clock face-ALSO IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE 1939-1945 WAR/[names]

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Gillies, Donald
Gillies, Donald
Gillies, Neil
Graham, Alex.
Macdonald, John
Macdonald, Ker.
Mackenzie, Alex.
Mackenzie, Ron.
Maclean, Johm
Maclean, John
See details for all 28 names

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 6
Served and returned: 0
Died: 6
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, forename.
Order of information: surname
First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 22
Served and returned: 0
Died: 22
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, forenames, decorations
Order of information: surname

Components

Obelisk
Measurements: height 20 feet
Materials: Granite - Aberdeen
Plinth
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Granite - Aberdeen

Condition

Raasay/Raasay and Rona war Memorial
WMO ID: 230621
Condition: Fair [last updated on 25-05-2017]
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History

Restored 2017 by Loch Dubh Masonry of Strathcarron

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Public
Details: Enthusiastically subscribed by the inhabitants of Raasay and Rona.

Responsibility

The Highland Council

Reference

Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 01 May 1920 Page 5 RAASAY AND RONA / WAR MEMORIAL. (image) (names) ---

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