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Aberdeen, Esslemont Avenue, Rosemount School
Hospital (First World War), School (19th Century)
Site Name Aberdeen, Esslemont Avenue, Rosemount School
Classification Hospital (First World War), School (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Belmont Terrace; Belgrave Terrace; Rosemount Place; 1st Scottish General Hospital
Canmore ID 146816
Site Number NJ90NW 434
NGR NJ 93003 06498
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/146816
- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
The building of what was then Rosemount School was incorporated into the 1st Scottish General Hospital, one of four Territorial Force military hospitals established in the First World War in Scotland. The buildings of three other schools were used by the hospital (the Central School (later Aberdeen Academy); the Girl's High School (Now Harlaw Academy); and Westfield), as well as the city's poorhouse, along with huts and tents.
The hospital provided beds for 34 officers and 1,385 other ranks.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 30 September 2013.
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
