Building record MAB10040 - RHYNIE WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
The war memorial, by sculptor Robert Warrack Morrison, which stands in the middle of the square at Rhynie.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 49310
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4984 2712 (11m by 12m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ42NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Rhynie |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
The war memorial, by sculptor Robert Warrack Morrison, which stands in the middle of the square at Rhynie. It is rectangular in shape surmounted by a statute of a soldier standing on a stepped plinth. He is wearing a great coat and peeked cap, standing with bowed head and holding an inverted rifle. The memorial commemorates men from the parishes of Rhynie and Kearn killed in the First World War. In front of the memorial is a another plaque with the names of those killed in World War II. The memorial is surrounded by a wrought iron fence. Unveiled May 30th 1920. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Crafted in 1920 and unveiled 30 May 1920.
GR/00/BW/AG/003/30-6, GR/00/BW/AG/003/30-6 (Ground Photograph). SAB17932.
SC 990318 (1996), SC 990318 (1996) (Ground Photograph). SAB20608.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
May 15 2002 , GR/02/CT248-254, GR/02/CT248-254 (Ground Photograph). SAB17936.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, 31/05/20, p3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Oct 10 2014 , AAS-GR-14-10-046, AAS-GR-14-10-046 (Ground Photograph). SAB20805.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0222;
- HES Listed Building Number: 49310;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ42NE124;
- NRHE Numlink: 145936;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ42NE0125;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49310 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/145936 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL.
- --- SAB17932 Ground Photograph: GR/00/BW/AG/003/30-6. Black & White. GR/00/BW/AG/003/30-6.
- --- SAB17936 Ground Photograph: May 15 2002 . GR/02/CT248-254. Colour Transparency. GR/02/CT248-254.
- --- SAB20608 Ground Photograph: SC 990318 (1996). Black & White. SC 990318 (1996).
- --- SAB20805 Ground Photograph: Oct 10 2014 . AAS-GR-14-10-046. Digital. AAS-GR-14-10-046.
- --- SAB23 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL. 31/05/20, p3.
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Record last edited
Apr 29 2024 4:22PM
