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Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Kirkcaldy
Town
Dysart
County
Fife
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 20 November 1920
    Attended by: Rt. Hon. the Earl of Rosslyn and Countess of Rosslyn
  • Dedicated
    Date: 20 November 1920
    Attended by: Rev. H. Menzies
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
8534

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Current location

outside the former United Free Church
Dysart Road
Dysart
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 2XN
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NT 30326 93351
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Cullalo Freestone Doric column supporting octagonal cube on simple base supporting four bronze plaques inscribed by names of fallen; set on three-stepped base. Above base is a shaft of the Doric order, supporting an octagonal cube on four facets of which are carved the burgh arms and the lion rampart. Incised lettering on each plaque. Stone steps leading up to memorial with church spire in background and flower beds surrounding monument.
Inscription
THESE GAVE/THEIR/ LIVES FOR KING/AND/COUNTRY IN THE/GREAT/WAR 1914 - 1919/ Each of 4 Tablets- ROLL OF HONOUR/(names in 2 columns)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Allan, Thomas
Anderson, James
Anderson, R
Barclay, Alexander
Barred, William
Belford, Charles
Bennia, William
Black, James
Bornett, Thomas
Brown, Samuel
See details for all 105 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 105
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 105
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: depth 1100 mm, height 1400 mm, width 1100 mm
    Materials: Stone - Cullaloe
  • Column
    Measurements: height 3000 mm
    Materials: Stone - Cullaloe
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Fife Regional Council
Reference

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