Building record MAB42418 - STONEHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL, BLACK HILL
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Summary
The Stonehaven war memorial stands on Black Hill to the southeast of the town overlooking the bay.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 2918
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8776 8487 (16m by 16m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Dunnottar |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
The Stonehaven war memorial stands on Black Hill to the southeast of the town overlooking the bay. It commemorates the dead of both World War I and II. Designed by local architect John Ellis (who also designed other war memorials in the area) who was commissioned by the Town Council in 1921. Two proposals were presented to the public, initial enthusiasm for a cross in the square at Stonehaven later replaced by favour of the Black Hill monument. Agreed in July 1921, further fundraising followed and construction began in mid 1922. Unveiled on 20 May 1923, the memorial is built to represent a ruined Greek temple, and is octagonal in shape with Doric columns supporting an entablature. It sits on a raised dais with eleven steps leading up to a small wrought iron gate. Stone benches run around the interior between the pillars. The names of battles are carved into the bases supporting the pillars. There has been some collapse of the upper part over the years. The writing is very worn in places, especially on the World War I plaques and the whole memorial needs re-pointing (2000). Full transcription of memorial held in AAS Digital Archive.
Period Notes
Designed and built in 1923. Listed 25/11/1980
GR/00/AG/BW/007/1-16, GR/00/AG/BW/007/1-16 (Photograph). SAB17954.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 22/05/23, p5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Feb 7 2015 , AAS-GR-15-02-006, AAS-GR-15-02-006 (Ground Photograph). SAB20983.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0053;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2918;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO88SE23;
- NRHE Numlink: 37005;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88SE0046;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2918 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/37005 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
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Record last edited
Nov 14 2025 9:54AM
