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    Memorial

    Fochabers and Bellie

    Bellie Parish WWI War Memorial and Fochabers District WWII Roll of Honour

    Source: Copyright Martin Briscoe

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    Current Location

    In front of the entrance gateway of Gordon Castle from the B9104 (old route of A96), Gordon Castle, Castle Street, Fochabers, Moray, Grampian, IV32 7PQ, Scotland

    OS Grid Reference

    NJ 34272 58976

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    8712
    Description
    Corinthian sandstone pillar on a square die and three stepped circular base. Surmounted by a representation of the celestial flame. In front of the entrance gateway of Gordon Castle.
    Inscription
    World War 1 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 World War 2 ROLL OF HONOUR / FOCHABERS DISTRICT / 1939 - 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    69
    Died
    69
    Information shown
    Regiment, forenames, surname
    Order of names
    regiment THEN surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    service, surname, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    surname,forenames, service
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Dr. A. Marshall Mackenzie, Aberdeen, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    8 June 1921

    Duke of Richmond and Gordon

    Components

    Pillar

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • Moray SMR - NJ35NW0060 - FOCHABERS WAR MEMORIAL https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/smrpub/master/detail.aspx?tab=main&refno=NJ35NW0060
    • http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2913&mforum=warmemscot
    • BELLIE WAR MEMORIAL DESIGN Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 26 August 1920
    • FOCHABERS. WAR MEMORIAL. Committee meeting Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 21 October 1920
    • War memorial now erected and names being engraved. Aberdeen Press and Journal - Tuesday 17 May 1921
    • DUKE OF RICHMOND & GORDON'S BUSY WEEK Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 10 June 1921
    • Carter Postcard Collection