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    Memorial

    Garden of Remembrance Ilfracombe

    Ilfracombe Memorial Garden

    Source: Sharky Ward

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    Current Location

    Above the shelter at the road junction, base of steps to the garden, Garden of Remembrance, Between Church Road and Church Hill, Ilfracombe, North Devon, Devon, EX34 8BZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SS 51489 47295

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    Type of Memorial
    Garden
    WMR Reference Number
    25596
    Description
    Garden of remembrance, with dedication to the First World War cast in relief on a nowy headed bronze plaque. This is displayed on the front face of the steps leading up to the garden, above an alcove entrance. The plaque incorporates a laurel wreath and banner scroll, top centre. The alcove is built in to the steps and a bench is within it. The garden contains Ilfracombe War Memorial (WMR 25597)
    Inscription
    Plaque: 1914 1918/ GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Maintenance History
    2006: concrete railings and supports vandalised. Reinforced with steel and repointed.

    Components

    Plaque

    Height: 320mm

    Width: 1140mm

    Depth: 5mm


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    261926

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    • Local Publication/Booklet 2 / 27 Sept 2006 North Devon Gazette Refers to vandalism
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