War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground

The memorial is located in the burial ground on the south-west side of the road through West Allendale, approximately 300 meters to the north-west of the former Methodist Church, which is also listed. It is designed as a small stone floriated cross resting on a three-stage base. At the center of the cross head, the monogram HIS is carved in low relief.

The dedication begins at the foot of the cross shaft with the words "OUR GLORIOUS DEAD." This continues on the front face of the upper stage of the base, stating "ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF WEST ALLEN TO THE MEMORY OF PTE. J.W. FAIRLESS 12/13 N.F." The inscription concludes on the middle stage with "WHO FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE DURING THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1918." The bottom stage features the text "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS," all of which is presented in applied metal letters.