Glasgow Cenotaph, War memorial in George Square, Scotland
A stone obelisk with bronze elements stands at the east end of George Square, featuring a prominent sword on its front face and two guardian lions.
Field Marshal Earl Haig unveiled the memorial on May 31, 1924, honoring over 200,000 Glasgow residents who served in the First World War.
The cenotaph displays the city seal with St Mungo, Glasgow's patron saint, and bears inscriptions in memory of soldiers from both World Wars.
The memorial serves as a central location for remembrance ceremonies, with a stone sarcophagus and seating area allowing visitors to reflect and pay respects.
Six bronze flagpoles with decorative laurel wreath brackets flank the eastern section, while the structure incorporates the Imperial coat of arms.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Architects: John James Burnet
Creator: William Reid Dick, Ernest Gillick
GPS coordinates: 55.86103,-4.24925
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16
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