Monument record MHG30680 - Seaforth Memorial, Station Road, Dingwall

Summary

A memorial to the fallen of the Boer War 1899 to 1902.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 55254 58684 (3m by 4m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH55NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DINGWALL

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The memorial consists of a polished pink granite decorated Celtic cross set on a granite base. The inscription reads: "The officers, non-commissioned officers and men past and present of the Seaforth Highlanders, Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's. In memory of their comrades who lost their lives in South Africa 1988-1902."
Martin Briscoe submitted photographs of the monument to the HER in February 2010. None of the names appear to be included in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Debt of Honour, confirming that they are all pre First World War. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. J M Briscoe, 05/02/2010.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2010 11:59AM

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