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Building
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.

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

Structure

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

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.

References

  1. "Stonehaven War Memorial". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 1923-05-21. p. 2.
  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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