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Plaque Team Update

Time for another note from the Plaque Team. With only a few new sponsorship requests in the winter months following the ceremony in November 2023, we decided to forego our... read more →
  • 21 October 2024
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We Are Re-launching The Lochnagar Memorial Plaques

As you know, these poignant and evocative plaques are greatly admired and have long become a major feature at Lochnagar as well as producing significant funds to support ongoing maintenance... read more →
  • 19 April 2019
  • Appeals, Donations, General

Social Media Strategy For Lochnagar Path Of Peace

We have created a strategy for the progressive launch and ongoing promotion of the Lochnagar Path of Peace project. We are in the process of adding a special page on... read more →
  • 12 April 2019
  • Appeals, Foundation, General

The Wreath Laying Area Appeal

The original wreath laying area around the cross was made in 2004. At the same time the entrance was made more formal with duck boarded tracks leading onto the site.... read more →
  • 20 June 2014
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The Path around the Crater Appeal

Each year it is estimated that up to 250,000 people will walk around the Crater path. Whilst every visitor is welcome, the damage caused by wear and tear has been... read more →
  • 20 April 2012
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The Lochnagar Crater Cross Appeal

The original Cross was erected in 1986. Made from ancient pine rescued from a deconsecrated church in northumberland, it was struck by lightning soon after it was erected. It did... read more →
  • 20 June 2011
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Losing the cross was a very sad moment, however our thoughts were with Richard and what could be done to help. I put forward suggestions to Richard and once he... read more →
  • 18 June 2011
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The new Lochnagar Crater Cross (Warren’s story)

It is hard to imagine our crater without its iconic Cross. In the 10 months that it has been missing I still have not got used to it not being... read more →
  • 1 June 2011
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