Memorial

The Cenotaph

VJ Day commemorations, 15 August 2010

Source: Copyright James Morley

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Current Location

In the centre of Whitehall, Whitehall, Whitehall, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A 2NJ, England

TQ 30161 79859

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Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 104
Description: Cenotaph in the form of a tall plinth surmounted by a sculpted empty casket, symbolising the tomb of the dead. 'Cenotaph' is Greek for 'Empty Tomb'. There are carved wreaths on the front and rear faces and on the top of the casket. Flags are supported by flag holders on the south face.
Inscription: THE/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945

Maker(s): Edwin Lutyens, Designer
Costs: £7325
Sponsor Type: other
Maintenance History: 2013: Cleaned. English Heritage. Dec. 2010: A student was arrested for swinging from the flags on the Cenotaph during a student demonstration. 2000: Painted with graffiti in the May Day riots. Cleaned within days. Grade I listed

Cenotaph

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: I

List Entry: 1357354