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Memorial details

Memorial type

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

First World War (1914-1918), First World War - civilians, Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians

Maker

James Houston, A.R.I.B.A

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 7 October 1922
Attended by: Major General Sir Charles Mathew, K.C...M.G., C.B., D.S.O -Local dignatories/Glergy

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

9675

Current location

Off main thoroughfare at Newhouse
Public Park
Kilbirnie
Holmhead
Cunninghame
Strathclyde
KA25 6BS
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NS 31452 53800
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Neo-Greek memorial gate with four bronze plaques. Two plaques on each side of gate and two on each extension on side of gate. Names of WW1 and WW2 dead in raised black lettering on either side of the gate. Wreaths have been carved on each side. Atop gates are two carved stone torches.

Inscription

1914 PRO PATRIA MORTUI 1919/ (names on plaques)

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Abbott, James
Adams, Francis
Allan, Marshall
Allwell, Alfred
Anderson, James
Anderson, Robt.
Andrews, Robert
Baird, Matthew
Baird, Wm.
Bannon, Patrick
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Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 158
Served and returned: 0
Died: 158
Exact count: yes
Information shown: surname, regiment, forenames
Order of information: surname
First World War - civilians
Total names on memorial: 1
Served and returned: 0
Died: 1
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, forenames
Order of information: Undefined
Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 51
Served and returned: 0
Died: 51
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, forename, initial, service.
Order of information: Surname
Second World War - civilians
Total names on memorial: 3
Served and returned: 0
Died: 3
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Surname, forename, initials,
Order of information: Surname

Components

Gates
Measurements: depth 1500 mm, height c8500 mm, width c8500 mm
Materials: Stone
First World War memorial
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Bronze
Second World War memorial
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Bronze

Condition

Kilbirnie WWI and WWII
WMO ID: 145781
Condition: Fair [last updated on 31-07-2015]
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History

Photo from unveiling shows glass torches atop gate, probably with real lights, which have since been replaced by carved stone torches. Condition: Fair - needs good clean along with plaques

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Public

Responsibility

North Ayrshire Council

Reference

warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1117&mforum=warmemscot
Carter Postcard Collection
The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 13 Oct 1922.

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