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Primary ReferenceNJ35NW0060
NameFOCHABERS WAR MEMORIAL
NRHE Card No.NJ35NW135
NRHE Numlink 194562
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 1592
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 1
Details 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.
Last Update12/01/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
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Date of Compilation 
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MEMORIALSWORLD WAR I A100
MEMORIALSWORLD WAR II B100
MEMORIALSWAR C100
INSCRIPTIONS  E100
PLAQUESBRONZE D100