Keith’s memorial separates remembrance into a bronze soldier on a high plinth and a lower cenotaph, unified within a small walled garden.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1919; later Second World War plaques
- Architect / designer
- Sir George Washington Browne
- Type
- Two-part ashlar war memorial with bronze Highland soldier
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB35634)
- OS grid reference
- NJ 43139 50745
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
Polished ashlar forms the rear plinth, front cenotaph, steps and flanking walls. Bronze name panels, wreaths and swags accompany the soldier, with railings and gatepiers defining the rectangular site.
Its story
Sir George Washington Browne designed the memorial in 1919 after the First World War. Additional plaques later recorded those who died during the Second World War.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises a distinguished composition by a major architect and the continuing civic importance of the memorial garden.
What to notice
- The bronze Highland soldier.
- Wreath-and-swag carving on the cenotaph.
- Two linked but distinct commemorative elements.
Reading the surroundings
Approach respectfully, keep names and wreaths unobstructed, and avoid climbing the memorial, walls or steps. Take care at the road junction.
Timeline
- 1919 Sir George Washington Browne designed a memorial garden for Keith’s war dead.
- After 1945 Additional plaques extended commemoration to the Second World War.
- Continuing use Ceremonies and remembrance maintain the site’s civic role.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The casting workshop, complete unveiling history and present maintenance programme were not independently checked.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Keith War Memorial, LB35634 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB35634 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
Location
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