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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Stirling
Town
Buchlyvie
County
Central
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 29 October 1920
    Attended by: Duke of Montrose
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
5787

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Current location

The memorial is located on a T junction and sits in a small garden.
46
Main Street
Buchlyvie
Stirling
Central
FK8 3LX
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 57665 93843
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A contrived rough cut stone set upon three tiers with a wreath mounted above the names. Behind the wreath a crossed sword and rifle. The whole surmounted by a cross. In a garden area with low stone walls once surmounted by railings (probably removed in WW2), and a central cast iron entrance gate. The names are in lead lettering.
Inscription
1914/ 1919/ IN/ HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF BUCHLYVIE AND DISTRICT/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR./ (Names)/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND"/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 1945/ (Names).
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alexander, Robert
Bradshaw, James
Cowan, Alexander
Cumming, George
Donaldson, William
Duff, David
Fleming, John M.
Gorrie, Charles
Gray, John
Harrison, James
See details for all 26 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
    Order of information: surname THEN forenames
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Architectural details
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Gate
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Cast Iron
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Pillar
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Lettering
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Lead
  • Wall
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Cast Iron
Condition
History
On September 9 1920, a decision was made to drop the word 'Great' from 'Great War'. On 28 September 1920 it was reported that it was 'impossible to get cement' which led to building decay. On 17 August 1922 there was a public meeting about the lack of railing, in 1926 the railing was completed through public subscription.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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