MHG16582 - Fletcher Burial Enclosure, Rosehaugh Estate
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- CEMETERY (20th Century to 21st Century - 1928 AD to 2100 AD)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Built, 20th Century - 1928 AD to 1928 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Sir Edwin Lutyens, 1928. Circular enclosure with heavy stone balustrade carrying continuous bench seat on inside wall, broken one side by entrance gate and other by oblong pediment bearing circular plaque with simple laurel garland drape. Inscribed JAMES DOUGLAS FLETCHER AUGUST 30 1927 AND LILIAN MAUD AUGUSTA STEPHEN OCTOBER 30 1955. Plain iron entrance gates with square stone piers carrying wrought iron arch with intertwined initials JD and LF with roses. <1>
The Fletcher memorial was visited during the Highland Kirkyards project, run by Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. The circular enclosure was built as a piece and houses only the memorial to Fletcher and his wife. Element of art deco design. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 375.
- <2> SHG25133 Collection/Project Archive: Robinson, B; Scott, M; Wright, A. 03/2010. Highland Kirkyards: Ross and Cromarty. Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. 29/07/2010. Paper (Original).
- <3> SHG25134 Image/Photograph(s): Highlands Buildings Preservation Trust. 2009. Photographs of Ross and Cromarty Kirkyards. Colour. . Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6800 5595 (200m by 200m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | AVOCH |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB375 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111245 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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