Building record MAB38404 - ST VIGEANS WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
War memorial standing in the churchyard to the south of the church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6383 4288 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO64SW |
| Civil Parish | Arbroath & St Vigeans |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
It comprises a single-step rough faced base and a square sectioned pedestal surmounted by a celtic cross. An inscription at the base of the cross shaft commemorates men of the parish killed in the First World War, with their names listed on the sides of the pedestal. The face of the cross head has interlaced relief carving.
Soldiers listed on the memorial include Private George Turnbull Orrock, buried in Inverkeillor Churchyard (MAB38122): his name was added to the Scottish National War Memorial in 2016 (SAB4000)
A full transcription of the memorial is held in AAS Digital Archive.
GR/06/AG/034/32-35, GR/06/AG/034/32-35 (Ground Photograph). SAB21051.
Author unknown, n.d., THE COURIER, 06/04/16 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4000.
Sep 4 2016 , AAS-GR-16-09-189 - 192, AAS-GR-16-09-189 - 192 (Ground Photograph). SAB35453.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO64SW0208;
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jun 18 2026 2:24PM
