General view of War Memorial, Victoria Street, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Description General view of War Memorial, Victoria Street, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Date 29/6/2011

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DP 105728

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Rothesay grew up around the 13th-century circular Castle, becoming a royal burgh in 1400/1. The town expanded north along the High Street until two major phases of land reclamation in the 18th and 19th century. This shifted the main axis of the town along the shoreline, with the creation of Montague Street (mid- to late 18th century) and Victoria Street (1839-40). Subsequent development of the town took place along the shoreline, particularly as the town’s popularity as a tourist destination grew during the 19th century. The town centre has developed in a fairly ad hoc manner, as with so many historic towns. This has continued into the 21st century with redevelopment of historic buildings such as the Court House and other smaller infill. This war memorial to Bute's fallen servicemen is located in the south-estern corner of the Esplanade, adjacent to the entrance to West Pier and the ferry terminal. Erected c.1922, it is the work of sculptor Charles Pilkington Jackson who won an open competition to design the memorial. The base is grey Aberdeen granite, with brass plaques commemorating World War I. The bronze angel on top, holding a cross in her right hand is said to be 'Sacrifice'. Following World War II, a stone memorial was erected behind the statue to commemorate those men of Bute who had lost their lives in that conflict.

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