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Rosely, the Arbroath home of James Shanks

Rosely, an early Victorian mansion, was originally built c1845 in the Scottish baronial style. Alexander Shanks Jnr's son, James Shanks made enough money to purchase the house and live there for many years.

James died on the 31 May 1909 and is buried in the Western Cemetery in Arbroath.

James Shanks (1831-1909) - Find a Grave Memorial

  • 1888 Map Showing Rosely in Arbroath

    OS Map of Arbroath and St.Vigeans, 1888-1913

    Publication
    Map
    Date
    Source
    CC-BY-NLS/Ordnance Survey/Forfarshire 1888
    Link
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