Building record MAB33268 - CUMBERLAND CLOSE, KIRRIEMUIR
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Summary
Memorial paving stone placed in the close by Kirriemuir Community Council in 2006 commemorating three Victoria Cross recipients: Captain Charles Lyell, Corporal Richard Burton and Private Charles Melvin.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3851 5390 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO35SE |
| Civil Parish | Kirriemuir |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Memorial paving stone placed in the close by Kirriemuir Community Council in 2006 commemorating three Victoria Cross recipients: Captain Charles Lyell, Corporal Richard Burton and Private Charles Melvin. Private Melvin received the VC for his actions in World War I in 1917 as a member of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch. Corporal Burton (1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment) was awarded the VC for actions during World War II on 8 October 1944 in Italy. Captain Lyell (1st Battalion Scots Guards) was awarded the VC posthumously for actions in April 1943 in Tunisia.
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Author unknown, , KIRRIEMUIR HERALD, 16/02/14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1039.
ANGUS HERITAGE, 2014, WORLD WAR I HERITAGE TRAIL, Leaflet (Bibliographic reference). SAB5546.
Author unknown, n.d., THE COURIER, 06/08/13 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4000.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO35SE277;
- NRHE Numlink: 338722;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO35SE0110;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/338722 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 11:58AM
