Stewart Park, Aberdeen
| Stewart Park | |
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 Whalebones in Stewart Park | |
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| Type | Public Park |
| Location | Hilton, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°10′6″N 2°8′2″W / 57.16833°N 2.13389°W |
| Area | 5 acres (20,000 m²) |
| Created | 1894 |
| Operated by | Aberdeen City Council |
| Status | Open all year |
Stewart Park is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site owned by Aberdeen City Council. It was bought funds bequeathed by the widow of Mr. John Taylor, a merchant in the city. The park was named after a former Lord Provost of the city, Sir David Stewart.
The park contains whale jaw bones presented to the park in 1903 by the Captain of the Arctic whaler Benbow.
There is an intricate fountain designed as a replica of an Italian lavabo which was sculptured by Arthur Taylor of Jute Street, Aberdeen.
There are nearby all weather tennis courts and bordered-off cricket and football pitches.
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Stewart Park Fountain -
Stewart Park Whale Bones -
Stewart Park Playing Fields
See also
- John Henry Devereux South Carolina architect who used whale jaw bones to adorn the largest mansion on Sullivan's Island
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