Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
East Lothian
Town
Pencaitland
County
Lothian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69460

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Current location

junction of A6983 and B6355
Pencaitland
East Lothian
Lothian
EH34 5DP
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NT 44824 69218
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular column surmounted by an encircled Greek cross. Column features decorative rose design and is set upon a rectangular base. Memorial is set upon two steps. Dedicatory plaques attached to base.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM/ THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (Names)/ LEST WE FORGET/ 1939-1945.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Aithie, James
Aithie, Robert
Anderson, Wm.
Davidson, John
Dodds, William
Elliot, Thomas
Fairgrieve, David
Ferguson, Daniel
Ferguson, Peter
Finlay, Alexr.
See details for all 34 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 26
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 26
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Column
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Steps
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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