Renfrew War Memorial

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Reference WMO/137696

Address:

Hairst Street

Renfrew

Scotland

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Obelisk
Materials:
  • Stone Stone (any)
Lettering: Incised
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: The memorial has an octagonal sandstone plinth which is raised on a two stepped base. The elaborate plinth carried 2 no. caved stone tablets, 4 no. inset polished granite plaques with inscription/roll of honour (WW1) of which 1 no. is mounted on timber door which allows access into the memorial chamber, 2 no. polished granite plaques with roll of honour (WW2), bronze commemorative inscription (WW2) and 1 no. polished granite plaque with roll of honour (Gulf War). Extending from the plinth is an octagonal pillar surmounted by a heraldic Scottish Lion and shield (bearing the Royal Burgh of Renfrew coat of arms). Wrapped around the pillar is a carved sandstone laurel garland which includes shamrocks, thistles and roses. The memorial is situated on Hairst Street at its junction with Inchinnan, however this is not is not in its original position as it was relocated due to road re-alignment .
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IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ RENFREW WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR

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