Building record MAB40593 - JOHNSHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
The war memorial of Benholm and Johnshaven stands on New Road near the square and commemorate the dead from the parish of Benholm from both World War I and II.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7954 6705 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO76NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Benholm |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
The war memorial of Benholm and Johnshaven stands on New Road near the square and commemorate the dead from the parish of Benholm from both World War I and II. It is a tapering rectangular column surmounted by a cross decorated with Celtic knot-work on a small base decorated with thistles. It stands on a solid rectangular stepped base. Erected March 18, 1923. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
GR/00/AG/008/28-31, GR/00/AG/008/28-31 (Ground Photograph). SAB14490.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, March 19, 1923 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0139;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO76NE75;
- NRHE Numlink: 282965;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO76NE0051;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/282965 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 19 2024 6:04PM
