Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Stewartry
Town
Dalbeattie
County
Dumfries And Galloway
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Mr W S Macgeorge RSA and E.A. Hornel (Architect)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 4 September 1921
    Attended by: Mr William Duncan Alexander
  • Dedicated
    Date: Undefined
    Attended by: Mr William Duncan Alexander
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
5881

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Current location

Colliston Park
Mill Street
Dalbeattie
Stewartry
Dumfries And Galloway
DG5 4HF
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NX 83486 61526
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Hexagonal column surmounted by a Scottish crowned lion rampant, set on a hexagonal plinth. A bronze coat of arms of Dalbeattie is attached to the front face. WW1 names are on tablets set into the plinth. There additions for WWII Below the front panel is a wedge set block with a square panel highly polished in the same style as the original panels with the inscription 1939 - 1945 - "THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOREVER" To the left and right of this panel are two other identical panels bearing the names of the fallen. The names of the fallen in WWI are in alphabetical order but strangely do not start on either of the panels immediately to the left and right of the front panel. The list begins on the second panel to the left of the front panel and works its way round to the right. The name of Gunner Alex J.L. Matthewson is out of alphabetical order and appears at the end of the list. The whole is set on three steps and surounded by railings and stone posts. This is the contemporary description (in precis)-An adaptation of a traditional mercat cross, constructed in Dalbeattie granite. It consists of a hexagonal pillar surmounted by a Galloway lion in bronze, rising from a hexagonal die on a stepped base. The steps and base are rustic hammered on face with the projections and mouldings fine-axed. The die is framed by six moulded pilasters, with six deeply recessed panels between. The panels are highly polished with a fine-axed margin round the edges. The die is surmounted by a richly moulded cornice. The front panel bears the inscription IN MEMORIAM – OUR GLORIOUS DEAD – 1914-1918. in large, slightly raised, leaded letters, with a bronze panel holding the burgh coat of arms underneath. The remaining five panels contain the names of the fallen, also in leaded letters. The design was adopted under the advice of Mr. W.S. McGeorge R.S.A. and Mr. E.A. Hornel, artists of Kirkcudbright.
Inscription
FRONT PLAQUE: IN MEMORIAM/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR/ NAMES LIVETH/ FOREVER. REMAINING PLAQUES: (Names).
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 147
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 147
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename,decorations
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 27
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 27
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Column
    Measurements: depth 5000mm, height 6500mm, width 5000mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Coat of arms / Regimental insignia
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite, Metal
Condition
History
The memorial is cleaned every year.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Council
Reference

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