Building record MAB34130 - MONALTRIE MONUMENT
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Summary
Monument, dated 1836, on the summit of a low hill to the east of Newton of Tullich.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 9327
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3996 9767 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Monument, dated 1836, on the summit of a low hill to the east of Newton of Tullich. It commemorates William Farquharson of Monaltrie (1753 - 1828) who, along with his father, made many improvements to the surrounding area, including roads. The monument is a tall, grey granite obelisk on a stepped square base. A plaque at the base of obelisk has the inscription, 'In memory of William Farquharson of Monaltrie who died at Vevay in Switzerland 20th November 1828 aged 75 years erected by his affectionate widow Margaret Garden 1836'.
Apr 8 2018 , AAS-GR-18-04-001, AAS-GR-18-04-001 (Ground Photograph). SAB34201.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9327;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NE91;
- NRHE Numlink: 184738;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NE0078;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9327 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/184738 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB34201 Ground Photograph: Apr 8 2018 . AAS-GR-18-04-001. Digital. AAS-GR-18-04-001.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 1:44PM
