CAPT N C ROBERTSON AND 2LT L G ROBERTSON WW1

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Reference WMO/120898

Address:

Robertson Corner,

Whipsnade Road

Dunstable Downs

TL 008 197

Dunstable

LU6 2GY

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Description: Land
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
About the memorial: Open land on Dunstable Downs is the memorial to the Robertson brothers, Norman and Laurance, who died in the First World War. This is one of nine places given to the National Trust by Mr W. A. Robertson in memory of his brothers. The obelisk marking the land is sited at the junction of Whipsnade Road and Isle of Wight Lane. It is associated with the National Trust property Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate see Links.
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Robertson Corner / Was Bequeathed To The / National Trust / By W. A. Robertson In / Memory Of His Brothers / Norman Cairns / Robertson Captn. / 2nd Batt. Hampshire Regt / Who Died 20th June 1917 At / Hanover Germany And Of / Laurance Grant / Robertson 2nd Lieutenant. / 2nd Battalion King's Own / Scottish Borderers Who / Was Killed In Action In / France During The Battle / Of The Somme In Or Near/ Delville Wood 30th July 1916

Norman Cairns Robertson and Laurance Grant Robertson

Grade II (England)

1438456

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