Building record MAB24446 - EDWARD VII STATUE, UNION TERRACE, ABERDEEN
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Summary
Statue of Edward VII designed by Alfred Drury, 1914.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 20004
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9391 0610 (30m by 29m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Statue of Edward VII designed by Alfred Drury, 1914. The pedestal was designed by AGR Mackenzie in conjunction with Drury. The statue of the king stands on a huge granite plinth which has bronze seated figures depicting the triumphs of peace around its base. It was originally intended for the quadrant corner of the Art Gallery.
Period Notes
Listed 12/01/1967
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL, 2013, GRANITE TRAIL ABERDEEN: A GUIDE TO ABERDEEN'S GRANITE INDUSTRY (Bibliographic reference). SAB6472.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL, 2016, ABERDEEN'S SCULPTURE TRAIL (Bibliographic reference). SAB8372.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- HES Listed Building Number: 20004;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW443;
- NRHE Numlink: 146888;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW1328;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20004 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/146888 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 23 2025 9:46AM
