Reform Monument
The Reform Monument in 2019, looking east along Broad Street towards Peterhead harbour
57°30′18″N 1°46′34″W / 57.50500°N 1.77611°W / 57.50500; -1.77611
LocationBroad Street
Peterhead
Scotland
TypeStatue
MaterialStone
Opening date1833

The Reform Monument is a Category B listed monument on Broad Street, at its junction with Longate, in Peterhead, Scotland, built in 1833. A Roman doric column, it is surmounted by arms of Earl Marischal, inspired by the gateway of Inverugie Castle.[1] (Architectural historian Charles McKean wrote that the arms were "robbed" from the castle.)[2]

The Reform Monument should not be confused with the Reform Tower in the Meethill area of Peterhead, built a year earlier.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. REFORM MONUMENT, BROAD STREET - Historic Environment Scotland
  2. McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 154. ISBN 185158-231-2.
  3. McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 163. ISBN 185158-231-2.
  4. Reform Tower (Meethill Tower) - Scottish-Places.info
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