Memorial

Marlborough

Composite - front face

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Current Location

Junction of New Road (A4) and Barn Street (A346), on the northern side of the junction, New Road, Marlborough, Kennet, Wiltshire, SN8 1DS, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 19045 69186

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 24137
Description: Composite memorial featuring brass plaques affixed to cenotaph-like structure. Central plaque relating to WW1 flanked by two smaller plaques relating to WW2. In addition there is a plaque commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of WW1. the main (WW1) plaque features curved pediment, decorative columns and two corbels. Flanking plaques (WW2) are nowy headed. All plaques have raised lettering. Plaques are mounted on a stone rectangular structure composed of smooth brickwork. Structure has proportions of a cenotaph, with the top meeting in a sloped apex. Memorial is set upon two steps.
Inscription: (WW1 and WW2 plaques) IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF MARLBOROUGH WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ (104 names)/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF MARLBOROUGH WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1939-1945/ (37 names) (WW1 centenary plaque) LEST WE FORGET/ 1914 - 1918/ In memory of those from Marlborough who/ lost their lives in the First World War/ Unveiled by/ HRH Duke of Kent, K.G./ 27th October 2014

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 104
Died: 104
Information shown: forename initials, surname
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 37
Died: 37
Information shown: forename initials, surname
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

History

Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Funded by monies raised by the Royal British Legion,

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1932

Unveiled

27th October 2014

HRH Duke of Kent, K.G.

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