Building record MAB11127 - KEITH WAR MEMORIAL, LAND STREET, KEITH
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Summary
War memorial to the Gordon Highlanders, built by Sir George Washington Browne in 1921, with the soldier by Arthur George Walker.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 35634
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4313 5073 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ45SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Keith |
Type and Period (9)
- WALL (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- RAILINGS (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- GATE PIER (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- Memorial (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- WALL (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- PLAQUE (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- Memorial (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- Memorial (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
- STATUE (Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
War memorial to the Gordon Highlanders, built by Sir George Washington Browne in 1921, with the soldier by Arthur George Walker. It is one of three war memorials set within the Keith Memorial Garden (see also NJ45SW0067 and NJ45SW0068). It stands on a two stepped plinth, enclosed on three sides by a low wall. The square plan sandstone base is stepped slightly at its base and top. The front face bears a carved wreath and the dedication. The sides have bronze plaques listing the regiment's battle honours. On top of the plinth is a bronze statue of a Gordon Highlander in kilt and bonnet, with rifle at the ready. The battalion depot was in Keith. The memorial is generally in very good condition, although there has been some slight wear and chipping on the sandstone plinth. The memorial garden is enclosed with a tooled rubble wall and cast-iron railings, with entrances in each face flanked by simple ashlar gatepiers with shaped or pyramidal caps. A full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Built in 1921. Listed designation given on 24/03/1988.
GR/03/AG/025/36/WM, GR/03/AG/025/36/WM (Ground Photograph). SAB31870.
GR/03/AG/026/1-10/WM, GR/03/AG/026/1-10/WM (Ground Photograph). SAB31871.
May 11 2015 , AAS-GR-15-05-061 - 73, AAS-GR-15-05-061 - 73 (Ground Photograph). SAB33958.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 13/03/15 p.31 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 35634;
- NMR Card Number: NJ45SW51;
- NRHE Numlink: 188418;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ45SW0069;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB35634 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/188418 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 13/03/15 p.31.
- --- SAB31870 Ground Photograph: GR/03/AG/025/36/WM. Black & White. GR/03/AG/025/36/WM.
- --- SAB31871 Ground Photograph: GR/03/AG/026/1-10/WM. Black & White. GR/03/AG/026/1-10/WM.
- --- SAB33958 Ground Photograph: May 11 2015 . AAS-GR-15-05-061 - 73. Digital. AAS-GR-15-05-061 - 73.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 25 2017 12:03PM
