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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cairn
District
Glasgow
Town
Glasgow
County
Strathclyde
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Scott and Rae (Designer)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: Nov 1921
    Attended by:
  • Dedicated
    Date: Nov 1921
  • Show More (1)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54594

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Current location

Yoker Park (formerly known as Lady Anne Park)
Dumbarton Road
Glasgow
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G14 0YH
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 52074 68169
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Tapering cairn of large blocks standing on a rubble plinth. Names inscribed in gold painted lettering on a black marble tablet placed at the base of the front face of the memorial. The memorial originally had a granite name tablet but this was replaced by the current one due to erosion of the names.
Inscription
1914-1918/ YOKER WAR MEMORIAL/ ROLL OF HONOUR (Names)/ IN SACRED MEMORY
Inscription legible?
no
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 60
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 60
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,decorations
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cairn
    Measurements: height 2500mm, width 1500mm
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - Black
Condition
History
2007: New name tablet added to replace original; 2006: Inscription and names are indecipherable.; 2016-War Memorials Trust grant of £3,660-low pressure steam cleaned to remove dirt and biological growth build-up, extensive failed mortar raked out and replaced with a lim mortar, also repairs to the base. Outwith the grant aided works a simple wreath holder and access path were provided.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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