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Strathtay
Town or City: Strathtay
County: Perth and Kinross
Country: Scotland
WMT Reference Number: WM2390
Value of grant: £637.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme in Scotland
Year: 2008
UKNIWM reference number: 5689
Strathtay and Grandtully war memorial is a simple square base of granite blocks upon which stands a granite obelisk with loose stones around the base. Upon the memorial are two plaques with the names of the Fallen of each World War. The memorial stands in the Grandtully and Strathtay conservation area.
In 2008 War Memorials Trust contributed £637 towards repairs necessary following two vehicle accidents in a matter of weeks damaged the memorial. On impact base stones were knocked out leading to the entire memorial having to be dismantled and rebuilt using the original materials and lime mortar. In addition a small chip in the plaque was repaired.
The memorial was dedicated in 1921 by the Duke of Atholl and the local Minister. It was paid for by public subscription.
The inscription on the memorial reads:
The men of Strathtay and Grandtully who gave their lives in the war
Beneath the inscription are the names of those who fell in both the First and Second World Wars.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference: WM2390
UK National of War Memorials: 5689
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM2390
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 5689
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
