Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Western Islands
Town
Isle Of Berneray
County
Western Isles
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
57327

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Current location

Isle Of Berneray
Western Islands
Western Isles
HS6 5BF
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NF 92083 81712
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Two stepped stone base surmounted by a round red granite plinth and column with urn on top. Letters are inscribed in gold on the sides of the column and plinth. Memorial is enclosed by a low wall with gate at one side and railings fixed to the top.
Inscription
Column, section 1: THIS MEMORIAL/ IS ERECTED TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM/ BERNERAY/ WHO PERISHED IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ MAIRIDH AN AINM GU/ SUTHAIN SIOR (Translation: Their names shall endure eternally) Column, other sections: (Names) Plinth: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Macaskill, A.
Macaskill, D.
Macaskill, K J
Macaskill, R.
Macaskill, R.
Maccuish, J.
Maccuish, R.
Mackillop, J.
Mackillop, N.
Mackinnon, D.
See details for all 22 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 18
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 18
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, home village
    Order of information: rank
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, home village
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Column
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Red
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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