Monument record MHG56882 - Polish Forces memorial - Castle Avenue, Invergordon
Summary
A memorial to Polish forces stationed in Invergordon during the Second World War.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7021 6963 (11m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH76NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
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Full Description
A memorial to Polish forces stationed in Invergordon during the Second World War.
Polish Forces 25th Jnl Batt. Invergordon 1945
for your and our freedom
25ty Pom Baon Piech, Invergordon 1945
za wasza wolnosc I nasza
THIS MEMORIAL WAS FIRST RESTORED TO COMMEMORATE THE MILLENNIUM OF CHRISTIANITY IN SCOTLAND 966 - 1966 AND WAS DEDICATED BY THE BISHOP OF ABERDEEN ON 22nd MAY 1966
In 1987 Ross and Cromarty District Council renovated the monument and replaced the garden previously provided by Invergordon Town Council
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Record last edited
Nov 6 2014 4:55PM
