Memorial

Nuneaton - Boer War

Nuneaton RiversleyPark - Boer War 1

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Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TU, England

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SP 36342 91471

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast figure
WMR Reference Number: 19166
Description: Two-stepped rough-hewn square base surmounted by a rough-hewn, square sectioned, slightly tapering plinth topped with a bevelled-edged square capstone. Mounted on the capstone is a sculpted bronze statue of a soldier wearing Boer War Campaign dress with slouch hat tipped back, loading his rifle whilst staring ahead. Plaque on front face of plinth.
Inscription: ERECTED TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF NUNEATON / DISTRICT, WHO AT THE CALL OF / DUTY WENT FORTH TO FIGHT THEIR / COUNTRY'S BATTLES IN / SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE YEARS / 1899 - 1902. BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / THROUGH THE AGENCY OF THE MIDLAND/ COUNTIES TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER (Reverse & sides) (NAMES) THIS STATUE ERECTED IN OCTOBER 2008 / IS A REPLICA OF THE ORIGINAL WHICH / WAS STOLEN IN NOVEMBER 2006. / THE REPLACEMENT WAS COMMISSIONED AT / THE BEHEST OF THE PEOPLE OF THE / BOROUGH OF NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH. / SCULPTOR: ALAN BEATTIE HERRIOT

Commemoration

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 53
Served: 48
Died: 5
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: regiment,rank

History

Maker(s): MR ADOLPHUS E L ROST, Sculptor
Alan Beattie Herriot - replacement statue, Sculptor
Costs: £160
Maintenance History: November 2006 : Statue stolen from plinth. A local sculptor is willing to produce a replica without charge. The Council is examining options. January 2007 : A public consultation process will take place to discuss the replacement. 2008 : Replacement sculpture of figure erected. Original dedication plaque went missing many years ago, but other than this, the memorial appears to be in excellent condition.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

28th January 1905

GENERAL SIR REDVERS BULLER VC GCB GCMG

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Nuneaton - Boer War

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