Building record MAB9000 - PORTGORDON WAR MEMORIAL
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Summary
War Memorial commemorating those who died in World War I and II.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3961 6424 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ36SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rathven |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
War Memorial commemorating those who died in World War I and II. In the form of a granite Celtic cross on a square die and triple stepped octagonal base, plaques on all four sides of square die. Unveiled in 1921 by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. Generally in very good condition. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Unveiled 1921.
GR/03/AG/026/19-22/WM, GR/03/AG/026/19-22/WM (Ground Photograph). SAB31921.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 15/07/16 p.23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 19/08/16 p.27 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Oct 6 2022 , PUB-GR-22-10-033, PUB-GR-22-10-033 (Ground Photograph). SAB36195.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ36SE0074;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 15/07/16 p.23.
- --- SAB1270 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. THE NORTHERN SCOT. 19/08/16 p.27.
- --- SAB31921 Ground Photograph: GR/03/AG/026/19-22/WM. Black & White. GR/03/AG/026/19-22/WM.
- --- SAB36195 Ground Photograph: Oct 6 2022 . PUB-GR-22-10-033. Digital. PUB-GR-22-10-033.
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Record last edited
May 2 2023 3:56PM
