Statue of Field Marshal Keith facts for kids
The statue in 2015
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| Coordinates | 57°30′17.6″N 1°46′39.1″W / 57.504889°N 1.777528°W |
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| Location | Broad Street Peterhead Scotland |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Zinc |
| Opening date | 1868 |
| Dedicated to | James Francis Edward Keith |
The Statue of Field Marshal Keith is a special monument in Peterhead, Scotland. It is dedicated to a brave Scottish soldier named James Francis Edward Keith. He became a very important military leader, known as a Generalfeldmarschall, in the army of Prussia (a powerful country that used to be in Europe).
This statue stands in front of Peterhead's Town House. It was given as a gift by William I, who was the Emperor of Germany at the time. The statue is made of zinc and is a copy of an original marble statue that is now in a museum in Berlin, Germany.
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Discovering the Statue of Field Marshal Keith
The Statue of Field Marshal Keith is a historic monument in Peterhead, Scotland. It is considered a Category B listed building. This means it is an important building of special architectural or historic interest. The statue honors James Keith, a famous Scottish soldier.
Who Was James Keith?
James Keith was born in Scotland in 1696. He was a very skilled soldier and leader. He became a Generalfeldmarschall, which is a very high rank in an army. He served in the Royal Prussian Army, which was the army of the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was a powerful European country that existed a long time ago.
Where is the Statue Located?
The statue stands on Broad Street in Peterhead. It is placed right in front of Peterhead's Town House. The statue faces east, with Keith's head turned slightly to the northeast. This placement makes it a noticeable landmark in the town.
How Was the Statue Made?
The Peterhead statue is made of zinc. It is a copy of an older statue. The original statue was made of marble and was first placed in a square called Wilhelmplatz in Berlin. That original marble statue is now kept safe in the Bode Museum in Berlin. The zinc replica in Peterhead was put in place in 1868. It was a gift from William I, who was the German Emperor.
