Building record MAB4950 - HOULDSWORTH INSTITUTE, DALLAS
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Summary
Village hall built in 1921 by James Houldsworth, Laird of Dallas, and his wife in thanksgiving for the safe return from the First World War of their sons and other men of the parish, as recorded in a stone plaque set above the entrance.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1239 5243 (61m by 62m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ15SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Dallas |
Type and Period (6)
Full Description
Village hall built in 1921 by James Houldsworth, Laird of Dallas, and his wife in thanksgiving for the safe return from the First World War of their sons and other men of the parish, as recorded in a stone plaque set above the entrance. The stone for the hall came from the local quarry and the timber from Wangie Hill. The wrought iron gates include the initials and dates '1896 WHH 1963' - Sir Henry Walter Houldsworth (1896-1963) Brigadier and Lord Lieutenant of Moray, and '1921 IGHH 1963' .
GR/07/AG/038/16-17/WM, GR/07/AG/038/16-17/WM (Ground Photograph). SAB36246.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 07/01/21 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Apr 5 2015 , AAS-GR-15-04-231 - 234, AAS-GR-15-04-231 - 234 (Ground Photograph). SAB35778.
Oct 27 2022 , PUB-GR-22-10-293 - 298, PUB-GR-22-10-293 - 298 (Ground Photograph). SAB36244.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ15SW0071;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 07/01/21.
- --- SAB35778 Ground Photograph: Apr 5 2015 . AAS-GR-15-04-231 - 234. Digital. AAS-GR-15-04-231 - 234.
- --- SAB36244 Ground Photograph: Oct 27 2022 . PUB-GR-22-10-293 - 298. Digital. PUB-GR-22-10-293 - 298.
- --- SAB36246 Ground Photograph: GR/07/AG/038/16-17/WM. Black & White. GR/07/AG/038/16-17/WM.
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2022 8:16AM
