Haugh of Urr

Submit a new image

Reference WMO/161206

Address:

The Causey

Haugh of Urr

DG7 3YD

Scotland

Open large map
Edit memorial name, location & address
Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Wheel cross
Materials:
  • Stone Stone (any)
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: The Causey is the approach to the village from the east. The memorial is to be found before arriving at the village from the east.. Celtic style granite cross surmounting a plinth (where the dedication and names are) and a base. The Scotsman 08 July 1921.-WAR MEMORIALS-URR PARISH.— The memorial erected by the parishioners of Urr in memory of the forty men who fell in the war, was unveiled by Colonel R. F. Dudgeon, C.B., of Cargen, Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry, and dedicated by the Rev. Dr Frew, minister of the parish. The ceremony was also taken in part by the Rev. P. C. Gaskin, United Free minister, and Lieut.-Col. W. D. Y. Herries of Spottes, who presided. The memorial takes the form of a chaste Celtic cross, and is constructed in Galloway granite.
Edit memorial details
Report a concern with this memorial
Report a duplicate memorial record
Report an inappropriate record
Submit a condition update
Report this condition update

View more details
Report this condition update

View more details

Grants to support the repair and conservation of war memorials are available from the charity War Memorials Trust if it has raised funds. Support is focused on war memorials in Very bad or Poor condition or where there is a serious Concern.

Before applying for a grant you should read the advice available on War Memorials Trust`s website. The What we can and cannot fund helpsheet explains what types of work the charity can fund.

If you believe your project is eligible for a grant you should complete the Pre-application enquiry form. You will need to be registered and logged in to complete this.

The Pre-application enquiry form is a series of questions to see if your project is eligible. If it is, you will need to provide further details and submit current colour photographs of the war memorial in either a png, gif, jpg or jpeg format.

You can save your Pre-application enquiry form as you go along. Once submitted War Memorials Trust will respond.

Please be aware that a summary of your enquiry, without your contact details, will appear on this page once submitted. This ensures others are aware that an enquiry has been made and can read the response to avoid duplicate enquiries. Information provided by you to us will be used for the purpose of managing the grant enquiry, for further details please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy .

pre-application

As a charity, War Memorials Trust relies on voluntary donations and every contribution, no matter how large or small, makes a really big difference to our work. Your donation will help protect and conserve war memorials for future generations so please support War Memorials Trust’s work.

donate here
Edit information

6 o'clock face-IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1919/1939-1945/"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" 3 o'clock & 9 o'clock faces- [WW1 names] 12 o'clock face-[WW2 names]

Suggest information

Information Required

Information Required

Information Required

Information Required

Information Required

Claim Custodianship

Information Required

Information Required