Building record MAB3631 - DR JAMES THOMSON MONUMENT, HIGH STREET, FORRES
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Summary
Monument to Dr James Thomson of Cromarty, who died during the Crimean War, and which was built in 1857 by Alexander Urquhart, contractor.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 31722
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0340 5873 (17m by 18m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Forres |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Monument to Dr James Thomson of Cromarty, who died during the Crimean War, and which was built in 1857 by Alexander Urquhart, contractor. Dr James Thomsom cared for Russian wounded after the Battle of Alma, 1854, and died of exhaustion shortly after. The land was given by Sir Charles R MacGrigor, a friend of Thomson. The monument itself was paid for through public subscription. It is a circa 65 feet (20 metres) high obelisk, built of polished Peterhead granite ashlar on a stepped base, and a memorial plaque on the South elevation of the base. It stands on the site of Forres Castle (NJ05NW0017).
Period Notes
Built in 1857. Listed on 30/08/1983.
Apr 3 2015 , AAS-GR-15-04-084 - 086, AAS-GR-15-04-084 - 086 (Ground Photograph). SAB35381.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 31722;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW137;
- NRHE Numlink: 172301;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0351;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31722 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/172301 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB35381 Ground Photograph: Apr 3 2015 . AAS-GR-15-04-084 - 086. Digital. AAS-GR-15-04-084 - 086.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 15 2026 3:40PM
