A Son of the Rock

Newton Stewart’s War Memorial is situated in a fairly prominent location in Dashwood Square outside the McMillan Hall beside which the road through the town takes a slight turn.

A Celtic cross on a stepped granite base.

The two inscriptions say:- “To the glory of God and in memory of those of Penninghame Parish who gave their lives for king and country in the Great War 1914-19,” and “Greater love hath no man than this.” WW1 Names.

Side view. WW1 names on upper plaque, WW2 on lower:-

Reverse View. WW1 names. Lower inscription reads, “”More than conquerors through him that loved us.”