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    Memorial

    17th Bn The Sherwood Foresters

    Source: Copyright Tracy Dodds

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    Current Location

    In the castle grounds along the eastern boundary. Part of statutory address: WAR MEMORIAL SUNDIAL, 80 METRES NORTH EAST OF THE CASTLE MUSEUM , Nottingham Castle, Castle Rd, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 56996 39541

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    Type of Memorial
    Sundial
    WMR Reference Number
    59033
    Description
    A sundial, with gnomen missing, on an octagonal pillar and three stepped base. Pillar has cornice at the top and gothic tracery around the sides. Plain base bears two bronze plaques with inscription in raised upright capital lettering. A curved stone wall contains a seat and has bronze laurel wreaths at the two ends.
    Inscription
    Upper plaque: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF ALL/ RANKS OF THE 17TH BATTALION/ THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES DURING/ THE GREAT WAR. Lower plaque: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN./ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Maker(s)
    • Local Clergy/Dignitaries, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    30 June 1930

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Sundial

    Width: 380mm dia


    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Lost


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Pillar

    Height: 955mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Base

    Height: 460mm

    Width: 2440mm

    Depth: 2440mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Wall

    Height: 900mm

    Width: 10220mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Seat

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Detail

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1246763

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    66987

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    • Unidentified Newspaper/Magazine ?/ 23 June 1930 ?/ 30 June 1930
    • Unidentified Newspaper/Magazine ?/ 30 June 1930