Stonehaven War Memorial in 2008
General information
Coordinates56°57′17.92″N 2°12′9.61″W / 56.9549778°N 2.2026694°W / 56.9549778; -2.2026694
Completed1923
Design and construction
Architect(s)John Ellis

Stonehaven War Memorial is a war memorial situated on Black Hill overlooking Stonehaven in Scotland.

History

The memorial was designed by a Stonehaven architect, John Ellis. It was unveiled in May 1923 by Viscountess Cowdray.[1][2]

On 20 May 2023, a rededication ceremony was held to mark 100 years since the structure was unveiled.[3][4]

Structure

The structure is octagonal and resembles a ruined temple. It is Category C listed.[5]

Within the structure is a granite stone with the names of 162 people who died in World War I. After World War II, additional smaller memorial stones were added.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Stonehaven War Memorial". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 1923-05-21. p. 2.
  2. 1 2 Boorman, Derek (2006-03-19). A Century of Remembrance: One Hundred Outstanding British War Memorials. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-1-78159-713-2.
  3. ↑ Renton, Dawn (2023-03-08). "Stonehaven Royal British Legion launches appeal for pipers". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  4. ↑ Waterston, Kirstie (2023-05-12). "Community to rededicate Stonehaven war memorial - 100 years to the day it was unveiled in 1923". The Courier. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  5. ↑ "WAR MEMORIAL, BLACK HILL (LB2918)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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