Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)
Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)

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A rectangular upright plaque mounted onto a circular plaque, commemorating the Reverend John Ross from the Balintore surrounding area who was a Christian Missionary in China and Korea. He was the first to translate the New Testament into Korean. Representing 'Faith', it is one of five public works known collectively as 'The Seaboard Sculpture Trail'.
Title

Reverend John Ross (1842–1914)

Date

2007

Medium

Caithness mudstone

Measurements

H 210 x W 90 x D 6 cm

Accession number

IV20_WA_S008

Acquisition method

commissioned by Seaboard Initiative Community Group

Work type

Panel

Owner

Seaboard Memorial Hall

Custodian

Seaboard Memorial Hall Committee

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

on one side of the plaque, lettering reads: JOHN ROSE / 1842 -1914 / A native of this place, / minister, missionary in / China and Korea, / and the first to translate / the New Testament / into Korean

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Located at

East Street, Balintore

IV20 1UB

Set on a cobbled walkway which runs parallel to, and between the village main street and the shoreline.