The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

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UKNIWM 44187

Inside Dryfesdale Parish Church, Lockerbie - OS Map Ref NY 137 818

This is a compound memorial in the form of a shrine with other memorials inside. In this post I will cover the shrine itself and the WW1 and WW2 plaques because these together are covered under the above UKNIWM reference. Other memorials will be posted elsewhere.

From a plaque (not photographed) - text from UKNIWM:
THIS SHRINE/ WAS UNVEILED BY MR J. E. MACKENZIE, LOCKERBIE/ 26TH NOVEMBER 1922 :/ REV. GEORGE T. WRIGHT : B.D. MINISTER/ (MAKER NAMES)

The cross in front of the WW1 plaque is not related to the memorial but is fixed in position.

This church was the one used for the memorial service following the Lockerbie bombing (Pan-Am 747).

sorry the next is a little out of focus

dhubthaigh · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:38 am Post subject:

That is a lovely piece of work, the wood and carving is superb.

spoons · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:23 am Post subject:

Post by Teddy (transferred from incorrect thread)

This information from newpaper cutting in Beattie & Co Log Book, no date.
Was unveiled by Mrs. J.E. MacKenzie, Kintail.
The memorial takes the form of a Shrine, panelled in oak and raised up a step from the level of the floor. It contains a centoph or empty tomb of grey Corsehill sandstone the same stone as is used in the base of the pulpit. On the west wall there is an oak tablet inscribed with the names of the fallen with the inscription 'To the glory of God and in remembrance of the men of this congregation who gave their lives in the service of their country' Beneath the words;- 'Their names liveth for everymore'. Round the table is carved a vine, the symbol of sacrifice. Two shields bear the crest of Scotland and Lockerbie. Above the entrance is carved a laurel wreath and the dates 1914-1919. On the pilasters supporting the arch are carved laural wreaths and words 'Pro Patria'. The window is filled with stained glass, the gift of the young people of the congregation, depicting a
young knight mortally wounded, kneeling in prayer and holding up his cross-hilted sword to heaven in a token of his faithfulness to death. Above his heads shines the victor's crown. Beaneath are the words of St. Pauls 'I have fought a good fight,I have kept fatih'.
A thorn bush breaking overhead who bloodred flowers symbolies hardship turned into victory. On the thorn sets the dove of peace. Beneath the figure are two medallies illustrative of the qulaties of the true knight; the one shows a ancient ship set on fire in battle and a single survivor manning it typefying fearlessness the other shows a youth giving drink to a fallen foe typifying mercey.
The archiect was MR. J.D.Gladsone MSA., Lockerbie; The stonework was executed by Messrs Beattie & Co, Carlisle; the woodwork by Mr Andrew Irving Lockerbie; the tile work by Messrs Laidlaw & Co Lockebie; the carving by Mr. W.H. McQueen Dumfries; the window by Miss Lilian Pocock London. The service was imprfessive and conducted by Rev G.T. Wright, BD., and Rev J.A. Johnston.
Shows a photo - which I have taken and will get onto site at later date.
This inforamtion collected from Beattie in July 2010.
Teddy.