Building record MAB41417 - DRUMOAK WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
The war memorial of Drumoak stands at the east end of the village on the north side of the A93.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7934 9893 (49m by 31m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO79NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Drumoak |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The war memorial of Drumoak stands at the east end of the village on the north side of the A93. A simple plain Celtic cross stands on top of a rectangular plinth which in turn stands on a circular base on a raised landscaped area. At the base of the mound are three steps with square pillars on either side bearing the names of the parishioners killed during both World War I and II. It was dedicated on May 8th 1921. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Designed and built c.1922.
GR/00/AG/BW/003/12-21, GR/00/AG/BW/003/12-21 (Ground Photograph). SAB17930.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, 18/5/21 (fund) (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, 6//5/21, p7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL, 9//5/21 , p2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB23.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0061;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO79NE95;
- NRHE Numlink: 339904;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO79NE0061;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/339904 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB17930 Ground Photograph: GR/00/AG/BW/003/12-21. Black & White. GR/00/AG/BW/003/12-21.
- --- SAB23 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL. 18/5/21 (fund).
- --- SAB23 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL. 6//5/21, p7.
- --- SAB23 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN DAILY JOURNAL. 9//5/21 , p2.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 12:31PM
