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Town Hall, still in use. Designed by James Playfair in 1784-5 with alterations by David Neaves in 1840-1 (designs by Alexander Thomson and Thomas Gibson were not carried out). It is a 2-storey building with a 4-window ashlar front to The Cross. The centre is 2 pedimented. The ground floor openings are arched, square-headed above, formerly architraved with cornice, the remainder rubble. Four segmental arches in the north wall were originally for a weigh-house and butter market. The building has a piend roof and is platformed. Internal alterations 1847, to the designs of William Scott. Clock dates from 1804. The bellcote was demolished 1879. Formerly contained a jail, removed in 1843 after which the space was used for a coffee-shop, library and shops. The stained glass windows in the meeting room are Forfar's War Memorial. They are by Russell of the Dundee School of Art and were erected in 1951. The three windows in the hall depict the Burgh coat of arms, St. Michael (patron saint of warriors and of town councillors), and the coat of arms of Angus County Council. The window at the top of the stairs incorporates the coats of arms of the three armed services, Army, Navy and Air Force. A glass case contains the Roll of Honour commemorating those who were lost serving their country. On the front outer wall of the building is a plaque commemorating 'the sojourn of the 10th Polish Reconnaissance group' October 1940 to April 1942. Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
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Historic Environment Records (HER) 
Angus
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NO45SE0094 - TOWN HALL, THE CROSS, FORFAR