Erected around 1920, the Luss War Memorial is located on

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, Scotland. It is dedicated to the citizens of the village who lost their lives while in military service during

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and

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. It is a Category C

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.Luss Village, War Memorial
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The memorial is set inside a

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wall recess with steps up to a cross with a

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sword in relief, set on octagonal base.

Detail

File:Base of War Memorial (geograph 2913449).jpg, The base of the memorial

References

{{reflist Category C listed buildings in Argyll and Bute Cenotaphs in the United Kingdom British military memorials and cemeteries 1920 sculptures Stone sculptures in Scotland Outdoor sculptures in Scotland Monuments and memorials in Scotland Listed buildings in Luss, Argyll and Bute World War I memorials in Scotland World War II memorials in Scotland 1920 establishments in Scotland