Memorial

Guernsey Liberation Monument

Overall view of obelisk and sundial.

Source: Peter West

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Current Location

By the old Weighbridge Clock Tower, Harbour, St Julian's Pier, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 1WG, Channel Islands

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sundial
WMR Reference Number: 10160
Description: Truncated obelisk, which functions as a sundial, a curving low wall for seating, and the three steps upon which the obelisk stands. The obelisk casts a shadow that precisely follows the curve of the stone wall-seating. The obelisk is composed of fifty granite layers, each of which represents a year of freedom. Its truncated top represents five years of occupation. Inscriptions along the wall seating record (at the correct time) key events of the 9th May 1945.
Inscription: At intervals on the seat backs are inscribed the following events: 7.15 AM / SURRENDER / ACCEPTED ON / HMS BULLDOG // 8.00 AM / LIBERATING FORCES / LANDED AT / SAINT PETER PORT // 10.15 AM / THE UNION FLAG / UNFURLED AT THE / ROYAL COURT HOUSE// Inscription along the seating: AND OUR DEAR CHANNEL ISLANDS ARE ALSO TO BE FREED TODAY. WINSTON CHURCHILL // Land end: INAUGURATED BY / HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES // 9 MAY 1995 // TO COMMEMORATE THE LIBERATION OF GUERNSEY FROM THE OCCUPYING / GERMAN FORCES ON 9 MAY 1945 // 1945 - 1995 // Pier end: LIBERATION OF GUERNSEY // 9 MAY 1945 // TOUTES GRACES AU BOUAN DJU / THANKS BE TO GOD // 1945 - 1995 //

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): ERIC SNELL, Designer
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

9 May 1995

HRH Prince of Wales KG

Conservation

Custodian: STATES OF GUERNSEY

Components

Sundial

Made from: Stone - Local

Condition: Good

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Guernsey Liberation Monument

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Memorial Details

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Guernsey Liberation Monument

Current Location

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

Further Information