Memorial

Devonport

Devonport War Memorial

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Devonport Park, Exmouth Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4BN, England

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 25726
Description: Very tall octagonal shaft surmounted by a lantern and octagonal cross. On rectangular plinth and broad four-stepped base. On the front face of the shaft is a bronze plaque bearing the Town Arms and, carved in relief, a winged Figure of Victory, head bowed, hand in front of face and holding a wreath.
Inscription: East FACE: +1914+ (Devonport borough coat of arms) +1918+ / TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORY / OF THE CITIZENS OF DEVONPORT / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/

Maker(s): Mr C. Cheverton, F.S.A., Designer
Bishop Suffragan of Plymouth, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2006: STONE WORK TO BE CLEANED AND THE ANGEL FEATURE WILL HAVE ITS WINGS AND HEAD REPAIRED AND A PROTECTIVE RAILING AND GATE PLACED AROUND IT

Unveiled

14th March 1923

Field Marshal the Right Hon. Lord Methuen GCB GCMG GCVO GCB CB CMG

Dedicated

14th March 1923

The Bishop of Plymouth

Cross

Height: 10000MM

Width: 6000MM

Depth: 6000MM

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1130058

Western Evening Herald - Wednesday 14 March 1923 DEVONPORT WAR MEMORIAL. Unveiled by Lord Methuen IMPRESSIVE SCENE.