Memorial

Findochty- "The Mannie"

Source: Copyright Timothy Cortis and Claire Smith

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Current Location

There appears to have been another plaque on the rear of the figure but either paint has peeled off or it has been defaced (see image), Findochty Harbour, Commercial Street, Findochty, Moray, Grampian, AB56 4PX, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NJ 46114 67881

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast figure
WMR Reference Number: 58223
Description: White stone, figure of a fisherman seated on a bench looking out to sea. It is set on a square stone plinth.
Inscription: THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF FINDOCHTY WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS AND WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HEREON. (line breaks unknown) THESE SEE/ THE WORKS OF/ THE LORD/ AND HIS WONDERS/ IN THE DEEP./ Psalm 107

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 41
Died: 41
Additional Information: Total is combined number for multiple wars listed together on the memorial

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 41
Died: 41
Additional Information: Total is combined number for multiple wars listed together on the memorial

History

Maker(s): Correna Cowie, Sculptor

Ceremonies

Unveiled: 1959

Conservation

Components

Figure

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Further Information

https://www.secret-bases.co.uk/wiki/Findochty