Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Banff And Buchan
Town
Peterhead
County
Grampian
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), First World War - civilians
Maker
Messrs Charles MacDonald Ltd (Designer)
Messrs Charles MacDonald Ltd (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 6 August 1922
    Attended by: Lord Polwarth CBE
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
8621

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Current location

Beside A952 (South approach road to town)
in front of the old churchyard.
Old Churchyard
South Road
Peterhead
Banff And Buchan
Grampian
AB42 2YN
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NK 12688 46009
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Classic obelisk with moulded cornices and a classic pediment, resting on steps and a landing.
Inscription
1914-1918/ (Names)/ TO THE GLORY OF ALMIGHTY GOD / AND IN HONOUR OF / THE MEN OF THIS TOWN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR OF / 1914-1918 / SO THEY PASSED OVER AND ALL THE TRUMPETS / SOUNDED FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE. UNVEILED 6TH AUGUST / 1922 / AND HANDED OVER TO THE CUSTODY OF / THE PROVOST MAGISTRATES & COUNCILLORS / OF THE BURGH OF PETERHEAD.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adam, F
Adams, R
Ahern, J
Aird, M
Alexander, A J
Alexander, A M
Alexander, C
Alexander, G
Alexander, H
Alexander, W
See details for all 368 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 367
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 367
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials of forenames, rank, regiment/service
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
  • First World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, service
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: height 12192mm
    Materials: Granite - Peterhead
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £2,500

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: The War Memorial Fund was started with a donation of £5,000 by the daughter and son-in-law of the late Provost Leask. After door-to-door collections, the total sum in the Fund was £10,000.
Reference

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