Where is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?

Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2TJ).

How do I get to Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2TJ.

Who owns Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?

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Is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial a listed building?

Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.

Is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2TJ.

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial

In or near Newtonhill.

Free admission

Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Stonehaven · 1.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial, you can take a train to Stonehaven station, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is AB39 2TJ, and entry is free.

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Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2918). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

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

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

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.

Architecture

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.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 56.9550, -2.2027
District: Aberdeenshire
Postcode: AB39 2TJ
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Nearest railway station: Stonehaven — 1.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q56614593 (CC0)
wikipedia: Stonehaven War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?: Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2TJ).
What is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?: Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2TJ.
Who owns Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?: Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is owned by | height =.
Is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial a listed building?: Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Stonehaven and Dunnotar War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2TJ.