St Andrews War Memorial

St Andrews War Memorial

The St Andrews War Memorial is located to the West of St Andrews cathedral. It was unveiled on the 23rd of September 1922, and it commemorates fallen servicemen and civilians who died during the first and second world wars. There are 287 names inscribed upon it.

It cost £2,300 when it was built, and it consists of a sandstone plinth and granite shaft, with a Celtic cross atop the shaft. A Sword of Sacrifice is imprinted on the shaft itself. It is surrounded by bronze a wall with bronze panels where the names of the fallen are inscribed. Another bronze panel is situated at the bottom of the stone base and bears an inscription of remembrance.

The memorial was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, a famed Scottish architect. He designed the Scottish National War Memorial, located in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, and he was also responsible for the designs of countless smaller memorials across the world. He was knighted by King George V in 1911.

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