Building record MAB6638 - URQUHART WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
Urquhart war memorial, situated adjacent to the parish church, is in the form of a rustic granite Latin cross of sacrifice on a four-stepped octagonal base.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2852 6267 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Urquhart war memorial, situated adjacent to the parish church, is in the form of a rustic granite Latin cross of sacrifice on a four-stepped octagonal base. The memorial commemorates those who died in World War I and World War II, and was unveiled in 1921. Generally in good condition, with some fading to the lettering, lichen and some minor deterioration of the pointing. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Unveiled 1921.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 01/07/16 p.23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 15/05/15 p.23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 19/08/16 p.27 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 22/04/16 p.20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 30/09/16 p.25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE115;
- NRHE Numlink: 196582;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0121;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/196582 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 22/04/16 p.20.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 19/08/16 p.27.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 01/07/16 p.23.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 30/09/16 p.25.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 15/05/15 p.23.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2024 3:10PM
