Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
UKNIWM Ref: 5796
Address
| Type: |
SERVICEMAN/WOMAN |
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| Other Location Details: |
The Castle Esplanade |
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| OS Map Ref: |
NS 790 930 |
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Inscription
Front Face: ERECTED/ BY THE/ OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN/ OF THE/ XCI (OR FIRST BATTALION) PRINCESS LOUISE'S/ ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE COMRADES WHO/ LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, OCTOBER 1899 TO MAY 1902
Other faces: (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| PEDESTAL |
GRANITE - PETERHEAD |
2000mm |
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GOOD |
| TABLETS |
BRONZE |
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GOOD |
| FIGURE |
BRONZE |
2500mm |
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GOOD |
Physical Description
Granite pedestal surmonted by barehead kilted Highland soldier with bandolier, blanket and water bottle slung across his shoulders. Figure stands with his rifle at the ready. Inscription is on bronze plaques attached to the sides of the pedestal.
Regimental badge depicted in relief at the top centre of the dedicatory plaque.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
SOUTH AFRICAN WARS |
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| Total names on memorial: |
149 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
149 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
rank > additional |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, additional |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
Historic Scotland |
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| Maintenance History: |
2006 onwards: A full maintenance programme including annual waxing of the figure has been implemented.
2005-2006: Statue was removed in NOvember 2005 for repair work which involved repairing cracks, removing rust and repatinating it. The figure was replaced in May 2006. |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
DUCHESS OF MONTROSE |
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
Lord Lieutenant of Stirlingshire |
Sponsorship
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
No |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| MR HUBERT PATON |
SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
6 |
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| Other Documents: |
Press release from Historic Scotland |
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| Form / Letter: |
O |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publications: |
1 |
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| Press Cuttings: |
1 |
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| Postcards: |
1 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| FOR REMEMBRANCE AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899-1902 |
GILDEA, JAMES |
1911 |
P 276 |
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