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Basic Site Details
Name
Glasgow Necropolis, Beattie Monument
Town, District or Village
Dennistoun
Parish
City or County
Glasgow
Status
A listed
Country
Scotland
Grid Ref
Grid Ref N
Grid Ref E
Notes
Cemetery monument to the memory of Reverend Alexander Ogilvie Beattie. Made by J & G Mossman.
Alternative Names
The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:
Alt classic
Name
Current Name
Notes
Fir Park Necropolis, â¦
Yes
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Building Type Classification
The building is classified under the following categories:
Class classic
Classification
Original Classification
Notes
Gravestone
Not Known
Commemorative monument
Not Known
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Street Addresses
The following street addresses are associated with this building:
Str Add classic
Address
Current Address
Notes
Cathedral Square
Yes
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Events
The following date-based events are associated with this building:
event classic
Event Type
From
To
Notes
1867c
1870c
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People
Design and Construction
The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.
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Person
Partnership Group
Role
From
To
Notes
A & G Thomson
A
1867c
1870c
Alexander Thomson
A
1867c
1870c
George Thomson
A
1867c
1870c
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Clients
The following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design:
client classic
Name
Notes
Congregation of St Vincent Street Church
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Related Buildings, Structures and Designs
Parent Structure and Site
This structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details):
Parent classic
Notes
Name
Glasgow Necropolis
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References
Bibliographic References
The following books contain references to this building:
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Author
Year
Title
Part
Publisher
Notes
McFadzean, Ronald
1979
The Life and Work of Alexander Thomson
London: Routledge & Kegan Paul
Stamp, Gavin
1999
Alexander Thomson: The Unknown Genius
London: Lawrence King, in association with Glasgow 1999
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Archive References
The following archives hold material relating to this building:
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Source
Name
Cat Number
Item Name
Notes
Glasgow Institute of Architects
Biographical sketch and job list of Greek Thomson by Rev John Stark, 1879
J & G Mossman, now discarded
Thomson Order Book c.1870-1877
Glasgow City Archives
Frank Worsdall's Collection on Greek Thomson, including job list and photograph list
Historic Environment Scotland
Listed Buildings Register
33890
Listing for Necropolis
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