Memorial
Men Of Mansfield
Current Location
Statutory Address: WAR MEMORIAL ON NORTH WEST SIDE OF CARR BANK MEMORIAL PARK, WINDMILL LANE, Carr Bank Park, 33, Bath Lane, Mansfield, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2BU, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 54303 61717
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Wall
- WMR Reference Number
- 24114
- Description
- Curved wall set on raised area with five steps leading up to it. The centre of the wall rises to a high rectangular section with nowy-headed top. Bounded by small square plinths of each side. Inscription plaques of bronze with raised lettering set into front of stone. Bronze wreath set within nowy-headed top above inscription plaque. Bronze circular plaques with foliage decoration at top and bottom set on small plinths.
- Inscription
- 1ST PLAQUE: THESE GROUNDS / ARE DEDICATED AS / A MEMORIAL / TO THE / MEN OF MANSFIELD / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / "WITH UNCOVERED HEAD / SALUTE THE SACRED DEAD / WHO WENT AND WHO / RETURN NOT". 2ND PLAQUE: THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED IN / MEMORY OF THOSE MEMBERS OF / H.M. FORCES WHO HAVE GIVEN / THEIR LIVES ON ACTIVE SERVICE / SINCE 1945
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- War
- 20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
- Sponsored By
- Gift from the Duke of Portland.
- Maintenance History
- c2011: WW1 plaque was stolen. 14 May 2007: Thieves removed the bronze plaques but were disturbed and fled, leaving the plaques behind. Estimated cost of damage was £6,000. c1995-2000: Mansfield District Council made renovations and repairs to memorial.
Ceremonies
Unveiled
04 August 1921
Major General J.E.B. Seely
Opened
20 September 1924
UNKNOWN
Components
- Wall
Made from: Stone, Stone - Ashlar
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1279865
- Plaque
Made from: Bronze
Condition: Unknown
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1279865
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 100015
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Help update these details if the condition is wrong
- Other website http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1978
- Listed Buildings Online 1279865 http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-391801-war-memorial-on-north-west-side-of-carr-