Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Renfrew
Town
Kilbarchan
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
44702

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Current location

High Barholm
Kilbarchan
Renfrew
Strathclyde
PA10 2EA
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 40476 63046
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
The memorial is set on a paved area by High Barholm Road. The base which is 2 to 3m across is made of three octagonal steps with an octagonal 1m high block. The WW1 inscription is a brass shield shaped plaque fastened onto the block by a brass 'belt' with celtic carvings. The WW2 inscription is carved into the stone block below the brass. From the block rises an octagonal pillar topped by a bronze unicorn rampant holding a saltire decorated shield. Overall height about 5m
Inscription
1..Main Dedication Inscription on Brass Plaque : LEST /WE/FORGET /1914 – 1918 2. Subsidiary Dedication Inscription under the plaque : 1939 – 1945 /TO /KILBARCHAN /HONOURED SONS
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: height 5000mm, width 3000mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
History
2006- The Council repaired the memorial from the base up Traditionally rumoured that the base contained the names of all who died in the Great War but there was no evidence of this
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Renfrewshire Council
Reference

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