Building record MAB8715 - FOCHABERS WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
War Memorial.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 1592
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3426 5897 (14m by 14m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Bellie |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
War Memorial. It is a Corinthian sandstone column on a square die and 3 stepped circular base and is surmounted by a representation of celestial flame. Memorial constructed of polished and tooled ashlar. Bronze plaques affixed to plinth inscribed with names of fallen of WW1 and WW2. Beside the plaques, the memorial is inscribed 'In honoured and grateful remembrance of those men from the Parish of Bellie whose names are inscribed hereon and who fell in the Great War 1914-1919'. Designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie, Aberdeen, 1922. Overall in good condition with some weathering to sandstone column. Set within grassed entrance to Gordon Castle. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Created c.1922. Designated 26/01/1971
MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP, 2008, MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS: DUNDURCAS CHURCHYARD AND MACALLAN CHURCHYARD AND FOCHABERS, MOSSTODLOCH AND MULBEN WAR MEMORIALS (Bibliographic reference). SAB7645.
Aug 5 2003 , AAS-GR-03-08-022, AAS-GR-03-08-022 (Ground Photograph). SAB36095.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 03/06/16 p.30 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 10/06/16 p.24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 14/11/14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 17/02/17 p.18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 19/06/15 p.31 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 22/05/15 p.29 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 24/07/15 p.25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 25/11/16 p.27 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 27/03/15 p.29 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 1592;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35NW135;
- NRHE Numlink: 194562;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35NW0060;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1592 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/194562 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (11)
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 24/07/15 p.25.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 14/11/14.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 25/11/16 p.27.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 27/03/15 p.29.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 22/05/15 p.29.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 17/02/17 p.18.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 19/06/15 p.31.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 10/06/16 p.24.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 03/06/16 p.30.
- --- SAB36095 Ground Photograph: Aug 5 2003 . AAS-GR-03-08-022. Digital. AAS-GR-03-08-022.
- --- SAB7645 Bibliographic reference: MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP. 2008. MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS: DUNDURCAS CHURCHYARD AND MACALLAN CHURCHYARD AND FOCHABERS, MOSSTODLOCH AND MULBEN WAR MEMORIALS.
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Record last edited
Jan 12 2024 3:47PM
