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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Glasgow
Town
Govan
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54470

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Current location

Govan Rd
Govan
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 552 663
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
The memorial is in the form of a 'Mercat Cross'. It is octagonal dressed stone block on three octagonal shallow steps.The block has castellated detail with carved faces in medieval style.Above is an octagonal pole surmaounted by a carved stone lion rampart holding a shield carved with a saltire in its forepaws.
Inscription
NIHILE SINE LABORE(on base relief banner at top of the plaque) between latin motto and dedicattion is a bas relief ERECTED IN/MEMORY OF/THE MEN OF/GOVAN/WHO FELL IN/THE GREAT WAR/1914-1919 Names of Battles on faces 1,2 and 3
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 6m
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Glasgow City Council, Land Services, Parks and Open Spaces

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