Dunbar Parish

Postcard Dunbar memorial - Taken by Unknown - Part of Sarah Marr Postcard Collection (Date estimated) 01 Jan 1925

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Dunbar - Taken by G W Martin 08 Oct 1988

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Dunbar parish - Taken by Leslie Scarborough 01 Jan 1990

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar - Taken by Chaz 06 Apr 2015

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Dunbar war memorial - Taken by WMT 30 Jan 2017

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Dunbar war memorial - Taken by WMT 30 Jan 2017

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Dunbar war memorial - Taken by WMT 30 Jan 2017

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Dunbar war memorial - Taken by WMT 30 Jan 2017

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Dunbar war memorial - Taken by WMT 30 Jan 2017

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View from the West - Taken by George Robertson 10 May 2018

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Memorial on original site, shortly after unveiling. - Taken by East Lothian Council 12 May 2018

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War memorial following cleaning/conservation and upgrading of setting - Taken by Herbert Coutts 01 Nov 2018

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War memorial following cleaning/conservation and upgrading of setting - Taken by Herbert Coutts 01 Nov 2018

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War memorial on centenary of the WWI Armistice - Taken by Herbert Coutts 11 Nov 2018

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Poster about the proposed extra names - Taken by Dunbar Community Council 01 Mar 2019

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Inscriptions to base - Taken by WMT 09 Jul 2021

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Principle elevation - Taken by WMT 09 Jul 2021

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Cross - Taken by WMT 09 Jul 2021

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Inscriptions to base - Taken by WMT 09 Jul 2021

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Inscriptions to base - Taken by WMT 09 Jul 2021

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Dunbar War Memorial - Taken by Iain Patterson 05 May 2023

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Reference WMO/168464

Address:

Marine Road

Dunbar

EH42 1AR

Scotland

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Status: On subsequent site(s)

Type: Freestanding

Location: External

Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace

Description: Other cross

Materials:

Metal Bronze
Metal Lead
Stone Granite

Lettering: Raised

Conflicts:

First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)
20th Century Wars

About the memorial: Overlooking the North Sea, the memorial is located in a small park on the cliff top off Marine Road, close to the Rocks Hotel. Originally sited at the entrance to the town's West Promenade, it was moved to this nearby position in 1989 when threatened by cliff erosion. Designed by Edinburgh architect FEB Blanc, and erected by George Cunningham, builder, Dunbar, it was unveiled and dedicated on Sunday, 3rd July, 1921 "in the presence of several thousands of spectators" (report in "Haddingtonshire Courier" 8th July, 1921). The memorial takes the form of an elegant Celtic Cross (without nimbus) and base of Creetown white granite. It sits on a stepped Catcraig limestone plinth, and at the head of the Cross is a bronze Crucifix, with "IHS" in interwoven bronze lettering on the elevation facing the sea. Almost a century old, the memorial, which is in the ownership of East Lothian Council, has suffered from the effects of the weather. In consultation with the local community, Dunbar Community Council has prepared proposals for its conservation and enhancement, for which it is now seeking to raise funding.

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dunbarcommunitycouncil.org.uk/dunbar-war-memorial-dedication-of-added-names-28th-october-1030/ Dunbar War Memorial: Dedication of Added Names, 28th October 1030 Posted on October 20, 2019 Author georgerobertson A Dedication Ceremony will take place on Monday 28th October to mark the completion of the War Memorial Restoration Project and the addition of missing names. The ceremony will commence at 1030 am, with the Lord Lieutenant and East Lothian Provost present as well as pupils from Dunbar Primary and Grammar Schools. Conservation and Enhancement Project Designed by the Edinburgh architect F E B Blanc, and erected by Dunbar builder George Cunningham, the Memorial was commissioned to “commemorate the memory of those who had given their lives for the King and Country” during World War 1 (Burgh Council minutes). It was unveiled and dedicated on 3rd July 1921, “in the presence of several thousands of spectators” (“Haddingtonshire Courier”). Sited at the entrance to the town’s West Promenade, it remained there when two granite plaques recording the dead of World War 2 were added to the plinth, and unveiled at an “impressive ceremony” on 2nd June 1949 (“Haddingtonshire Courier”). Threatened by coastal erosion, the Memorial was moved inland to its present location in 1989, when it was positioned within a concrete slab enclosure. At its exposed clifftop site overlooking the North Sea, the Memorial, almost a century old, inevitably has suffered from the effects of the weather. Concerns were expressed over the loss of legibility of the names of the fallen, at its general condition and at the poor quality of its surroundings. To address these, a working group comprising representatives of Dunbar Community Council, the local branch of the Royal British Legion, and the Dunbar & District History Society was established to make recommendations for the Memorial’s conservation, and any other actions needed. A condition survey identified its conservation requirements, and it was decided to upgrade its setting by replacing the concrete slabs with red sandstone paving. As their thinking evolved, the working group came to the view that possible “missing” names from both World Wars should be researched, with the intention of adding those that met War Memorials Trust criteria. In all, 65 names were investigated, most being discounted because of limited, if any, links with Dunbar and Parish. The conservation and enhancement of the Memorial was accomplished in time for the Remembrance Service on Sunday 11th November 2018, which marked the centenary of the World War 1 Armistice. The addition of 16 “missing” names on 28th October 2019 represents the completion of the project. Funding From the outset it was clear the works could only be undertaken if financed from external sources. A campaign to raise funding succeeded in attracting grants and donations totalling £26,000. The working group wish to extend their warm thanks to the undernoted for providing the financial support needed to transform their proposals into reality. Viridor Credits Environmental Company, East Lothian Council (Civic Pride Fund) War Memorials Trust, Dunbar Community Council, Greene King, Rotary Club of Dunbar EDF Energy, Anonymous Benefactor

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IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THE BURGH & PARISH OF DUNBAR WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 " THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" AND IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945

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The names of the Fallen are in attached black painted lead lettering. The WWI names are displayed on all four elevations of the base of the white granite Celtic Cross (without nimbus). The Cross and base sit on a stepped Catcraig limestone plinth, the upper level of which bears white granite panels on two elevations with WWII names, and one from the Malaya conflict of 1949.

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