Inverkeithing War Memorial
| Inverkeithing War Memorial | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
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| For Casualties in WWI and WWII from Inverkeithing | |
| Unveiled | 14 April 1923 |
| Location | 56°01′55″N 3°23′48″W / 56.031945°N 3.396707°W Church Street, Inverkeithing, Scotland |
| Designed by | Peter Reid |
| Commemorated | 166 |
Listed Building – Category C(S) | |
| Official name | Church Street, War Memorial |
| Designated | 4th August 2004 |
| Reference no. | Historic Scotland LB49941 |
Inverkeithing War Memorial is a war memorial in Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland, commemorating the 166 men of the town lost in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial is set in a memorial garden, was originally built in 1923 and is category C listed by Historic Scotland.
History
130 men from Inverkeithing died during the First World War, 1914 - 1918.[1] Inverkeithing War Memorial was designed and built by Peter Reid in 1923, to commemorate the men of Inverkeithing lost in WWI.[2] The unveiling ceremony took place on 14th April 1923, and the memorial was unveiled by Edward James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine.[1]
To accompany the war memorial, a roll of honour with the names of 265 who served in WWI was produced for Inverkeithing Parish Church and is placed at the vestibule of the church.[3]
36 men and women of Inverkeithing died during WWII, 1939 - 1945.[1] After 1945, an additional plaque was added to the memorial to commemorate those lost in WWII. This plaque was unveiled in 1950.[1][4]
Originally located in the grounds of Inverkeithing Primary School, the memorial was relocated to new war memorial gardens adjacent to Inverkeithing Church at Church Street in June 1973.[2][5]
In 2004, Historic Environment Scotland awarded category C listed status to Inverkeithing War Memorial.[2]
Description
The memorial is a granite monolithic with a hexagonal base, on top of a 6 step staircase that surrounds the memorial. The top is a moulded Celtic Cross and a carving of wreath. The faces of the memorial feature bronze plaques, which feature the burgh coat of arms, and dedications.[2][1][6][7]
The dedication plaque to the First World War dead reads: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF INVERKEITHING AND DISTRICT WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE". The names of all 130 Inverkeithing male casualties of WWI are listed on a bronze plaque.[1]
The dedication plaque to the Second World War dead reads: "AND IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/ OF INVERKEITHING AND DISTRICT WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945". The names of all 36 Inverkeithing casualties of WWII are listed on a bronze plaque.[1]
Photographs
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Inverkeithing War Memorial with St Peter's Church in background.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Inverkeithing - WW1 and WW2". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ a b c d "CHURCH STREET, WAR MEMORIAL (LB49941)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Inverkeithing Parish Church Roll of Honour - WW1". Imperial War Museum. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "War Memorial Inverkeithing - Inverkeithing - TracesOfWar.com". www.tracesofwar.com. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "INVERKEITHING. War Memorial". OnFife. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Inverkeithing War Memorial". www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Inverkeithing War Memorial". A Son of the Rock. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2025-10-17.