Memorial

Fairburn Memorial Hall - WW2 Plaque

Source: Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

Fairburn Memorial Hall, Achonochie Road, Marybank, Ross And Cromarty, Highlands and Islands, IV6 7QE, Scotland

NH 47951 53735

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 69588
Description: Rectangular brass plaque mounted on wooden backboard. Simple floral design featured at the top of the plaque. Lettering engraved in black.
Inscription: In Remembrance/ 1939-1945/ (Names)/ For Freedom Plaque in entrance hall: Fairburn Memorial Hall / This hall was opened on 7th October, 2000 / by / Captain R. W. K. Stirling of Fairburn, TD, JP, / (latterly Captain Sir Roderick Stirliong of Fairburn, KCVO) / Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty. It commemorates local men who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. It stands on the site / of the original Fairburn Memorial Hall, / which was built in 1923 by the Fairburn Estate, / and which served the community / for over seven decades. The construction of the new hall was made possible by / the generosity of the Fairburn Estate, / and / the success of the local community's / fund-raising activities.

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good