Castle Street War Memorial
Location
Castle Street, Banff opposite the junction to Seafield Street
Banff, Banffshire
OS Map Reference
NJ 688 642
Date
1920-21
Description
Listed Category B. Polished pale grey granite ashlar cenotaph, standing on shallow steps in shallow hemicycle wall Plaques recording the names of the fallen,1914-19 and 1939-45 set in the outer ends of the hemicycle, the chequered granite blocks with voids reveal glimpses of Banff. The foundation stone for the War memorial was laid by HRH Princess Royal, 27th May 1921.
Era
1900s
Information Source
Banffshire Journal, 31st May, 1921 reporting laying of the foundation stone.
Categories
Iconography
- cross, Greek
Creator
- Dr. William Kelly, Artist
Photographer
- Dianne Sutherland
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