Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North East Fife
Town
Kilconquhar
County
Fife
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 25 September 1921
    Attended by: Earl of Lindsay
  • Dedicated
    Date: 25 September 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3020

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Current location

Next to Kilconquhar Parish Church
Main Street (B941)
Kilconquhar
North East Fife
Fife
KY9 1LQ
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NO 48616 02053
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rustic granite cross standing on an uncut stone, standing on two freestone steps. A downturned sword is carved on the upper face and a cross on the lower face.
Inscription
Face 1 base: ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH WHO/ SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)/ Fallen comrades tablet: THIS TABLET IS ERECTED/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ OUR FALLEN COMRADES/ FROM EX-SERVICEMEN/ OF KILCONQUHAR PARISH
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, Ord
Aitken, T
Anstruther, J St.clair
Baxter, R F
Beveridge, P
Bisset, A
Borrowman, W
Bowe, D
Cameron, J
Cathcart, W
See details for all 32 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 32
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 32
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials, forename, rank, regiment
    Order of information: Surname + additional name at bottom
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 1700mm, width 1700mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 3600mm
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Costs

Comments: Site donated by Earl of Lindsay
Memorial: c. £300

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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