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    Memorial

    Cheltenham College Old Cheltonians - South African War

    Mark Newton 3 July 2017

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 3 July 2017

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    Current Location

    Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 9483521512

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    20681
    Description
    Queen Eleanor-style cross formed of an octagonal structure mounted on five steps. On the lowest stage of the structure are eight bronze plaques inscribed with the names of the fallen and the dedicatory inscription. The middle stage of the structure is composed of eight open arches. These are surmounted by an open lantern with buttresses and pinnacles. The whole is surmounted by a copper cross. College arms surrounded by a wreath of bay leaves appear above the inscription.
    Inscription
    THIS CROSS AND THE REREDOS/ IN THE COLLEGE CHAPEL HAVE/ BEEN ERECTED TO PERPETUATE/ THE MEMORY OF FIFTY FOUR/ OLD CHELTONIANS WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899-1902/ (Names)
    War
    Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Number Commemorated
    54
    Died
    54
    Information shown
    surname,decorations
    Maker(s)
    • MARTINS OF CHELTENHAM, Sculptor

    • H A Prothero of Prothero & Phillott, Architect

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    26 June 1903

    GEN SIR ARTHUR POWER PALMER GCB GCIB

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 9144mm

    Width: 7314mm


    Made from: Copper


    Condition: Good


    Obelisk

    Height: 9144mm


    Made from: Stone - Pea Gritstone


    Condition: Good


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