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    Memorial

    Montrose

    Source: Copyright Jodi Thomson

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    Current Location

    Hope Paton Park, Mid Links, south of the Bowling Green, Montrose, Angus, Tayside, DD10 8RG, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NO 71792 58054

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    Type of Memorial
    Allegory (eg: Victory)
    WMR Reference Number
    57854
    Description
    Three stepped base surmounted by plinth, pedestal and winged statue of Victory. Four bronze plaques with WW1 inscription and names on them are placed on the sides of the pedestal. To the rear are four stone blocks that form a wall either side of the memorial with the WW2 names inscribed on a black painted background on them. Whole stands on a paved area.
    Inscription
    Plinth: To the glory of God and in sacred/ memory to those of this burgh of/ Montrose who gave their lives 1914-1919/ and 1939-1945 Walls: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    343
    Died
    343
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, rank, decorations
    Order of names
    surname THEN forename
    War
    First World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, rank, service
    Order of names
    surname
    Additional Information
    Mercantile Marine
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    97
    Died
    97
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, service, year of death
    Order of names
    year died THEN surname
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    16
    Died
    16
    Information shown
    surname, forenames, service, year of death
    Order of names
    year of death THEN surname
    Additional Information
    12 Merchant Navy and 4 female Air raid Victims in 1941 at 7 Thomson Terrace, Montrose
    War
    Malayan Emergency (1948-1960)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames, rank, year of death, regiment
    War
    Palestine (1918-1948)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames, rank, year of death, regiment
    Maker(s)
    • MR H S GAMLEY RSA, Sculptor

    • SIR GEORGE WASHINGTON BROWNE RSA, Architect

    • John Kinross, Architect

    • William Lamb ARSA, Designer

    Costs
    £2,500
    Maintenance History
    2006: Two-phase plans to improve the memorial and area around it produced. The first phase involves installing double gates and hard standing in front of the memorial. This has been completed. The second phase involves laying a footway around the rear of the memorial to improve access for the elderly and those in wheelchairs and approval of costs is being sought.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1 June 1924

    Major R Hoyer Millar

    Dedicated

    1 June 1924

    Revd John S Robertson, Minister of Montrose Parish Church

    Components

    Pedestal

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic Environment Scotland

    Grade: II*

    List Entry: LB46224

    Scottish Grade C

    Figure

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic Environment Scotland

    Grade: II*

    List Entry: LB46224

    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic Environment Scotland

    Grade: II*

    List Entry: LB46224

    Wall

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic Environment Scotland

    Grade: II*

    List Entry: LB46224

    • Scottish War Memorials Project http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic1170.html
    • The Scotsman 2 June 1924
    • The Courier 18 May 2000
    • The Courier and Advertiser 14 October 2006
    • Other website http://www.royalhighlanders.co.uk/montrose.htm
    • Carter Postcard Collection