A compact granite obelisk records the names of people connected with Old Luce who died in the two world wars.
Quick facts
- Date
- Circa 1919; later Second World War inscription
- Architect / designer
- Designer unrecorded
- Type
- Granite war memorial
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB19365)
- OS grid reference
- NX 20133 57610
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
A squat ashlar obelisk rises from a bull-faced granite plinth and curved base. Polished name panels contrast with the rougher stone, while small carved wreaths mark the faces near the apex.
Its story
Created after the First World War, the memorial was later supplemented with Second World War names. It was moved from a site on the Glenluce to Stairhaven road to its present position.
Why it is included
The Category C memorial provides a parish-wide focus for remembrance and records a carefully composed contrast between polished inscriptions and robust granite masonry.
What to notice
- Polished name panels set against bull-faced granite.
- Small wreath carvings near the top of the obelisk.
- The later panel recording Second World War losses.
Reading the surroundings
The memorial is visible in public space. Treat it as a place of remembrance, avoid climbing or sitting on the stonework and take particular care during commemorative events.
Timeline
- Circa 1919 The parish erected the granite memorial after the First World War.
- After 1945 A further inscription added the names of those lost in the Second World War.
- 3 August 1993 National listing recognised the memorial’s architectural and social interest.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Readily available sources do not give a confirmed unveiling date or the date of relocation, so neither has been invented.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Old Luce War Memorial, LB19365 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Roll of Honour: Glenluce — Independent transcription and local remembrance context for the First and Second World War names.
Location
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