Description

William Williamson, 1922; sculptor Alexander Carrick, Edinburgh. World War I memorial of plinth and group soldier statue with World War II roll-of-honour added. Polished ashlar. Monumental square-section, single stage plinth with roll-moulded band course at base and stepped coping stone giving way to pedestrian figure of Black Watch soldier and kneeling naval rating, with shell cases behind.

NE ELEVATION: incised stone close to base, 'FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH' giving way to inset bronze plaque with WWI roll-of-honour.

SW ELEVATION: individual bronze plaque commemorating 'John Braid, killed in the Korean War 1952', surmounted by inset bronze plaque with WWII roll-of-honour.'

Statement of Interest

The memorial is built on the site of the Toll House, and was unveiled by Sir Ralph Anstruther, Lord Lieutenant of the county, in September 1922.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77776846

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