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Hamilton War Memorial

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    1. Strathclyde Loch – Hamilton War Memorial loop from Burnbank

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 12, 2022

    The memorial is built of dressed stone and is a rectangular section cenotaph. The main face lies towards the gates of the park and comprise a carved coat of arms, which I assume is the burgh shield, a dedication inscription below, and the word ‘Remember’ on the plinth. There is a little decoration by a line of laurel leaves running vertically to either side of the inscription. There is also decoration by a repeating square wave frieze that runs around the base of the cenotaph. On the faces next to the main face are carved the names of WW1 battles. The rear face has a further ‘The Sea & The Air’. The stone courses taper slightly towards the top of the monument. The memorial is set on a slabbed and stepped area and there is a grass crucifix in front of the cenotaph made by the arrangement of the slabs. The cenotaph is some 3m wide by 7m high on the front and rear faces and 4m deep.

    Main Dedication Inscription

    TO
    THE MEMORY
    OF
    THE MEN OF HAMILTON
    WHO
    DIED FOR US


    1914 – 1918

    1939 – 1945

    Side Face:
    FRANCE – BELGIUM – ITALY – SALONICA – PALESTINE


    Side Face:
    EGYPT – GALLIPOLI - MESOPOTAMIA - & OTHER LANDS


    Rear Face:
    THE SEA - & - THE AIR


    (Written by Alex Maclennan)
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