Building record MAB36159 - SAMSON PLACE, CARNOUSTIE
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Summary
Commemorative street name, and site of memorial plaque.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5548 3474 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO53SE |
| Civil Parish | Barry |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Commemorative street name, and site of memorial plaque. A commemorative plaque to First World War Victoria Cross recipient, Petty Officer George Mackenzie Samson, after whom the road was named, was erected by the Royal British Legion. Samson received the first Victoria Cross to be awarded to a Royal Naval Reserve Rating, received for his gallantry at Gallopoli The original plaque has been removed to the British Legion Hall, but a slightly altered copy has been added to the Carnoustie War Memorial (NO53SE0014) and a new street sign acknowledging George Samson has been placed in Samson Place.
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;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO53SE0058;
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Record last edited
Jun 5 2018 11:07AM
