Building record MAB34126 - BALLATER WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
The Ballater war memorial stands outside the Glenmuick and Ballater church in the square at Ballater.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3701 9578 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
The Ballater war memorial stands outside the Glenmuick and Ballater church in the square at Ballater. It was designed by Sir John J. Burnett, architect and takes the form of a tall Celtic cross, with decorated head, surmounting a slightly tapering rectangular base. The plaques themselves lie on either side of the cross base, forming a seat with a step up to it. It commemorates the dead from both World War I and II. It was unveiled July 23 1922. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
GR/00/AG/011/2-5, GR/00/AG/011/2-5 (Ground Photograph). SAB14507.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, July 24 1922,p3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, Sept 14 1920 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0185;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NE78;
- NRHE Numlink: 181917;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NE0065;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/181917 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2024 4:13PM
