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Field Visit
Date 2 October 2014
Event ID 1000658
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1000658
Square-based memorial comprising unpolished pink granite plaques, with black painted lead lettering, set within roughly finished pink granite frame. Relief carving of sword and flag, with dates 1914-1918, on first plaque. Surmounted by circular-based pink granite column with geometric and floral carvings, topped by ball finial. Stepped pedestal composed of two layers of roughly-finished pink granite resting on small concrete base within graveyard.
Unveiled October 1923 by Mrs RO Watson of Kirkwall, whose two sons are commemorated on the memorial. Second World War panel unveiled 1946 by Mary Ann McKenzie, whose son is commemorated on the memorial (information from Brian Budge).
