Memorial

Halifax - Boer War Statue

Overview of the memorial

Source: Copyright TR Hornshaw

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Current Location

West View Park, Warley Road, Halifax, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BQ, England

SE 06975 24933

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 2599
Description: Serviceman surmounting circular stepped pedestal which itself surmounts a large, stone hexagonal plinth with four steps. This plinth bears the bronze name plaques. Arms of West Riding of York and Halifax on name plaques, carved equipment on pedestal, relief frieze of cavalry and horse artillery around drum. Soldier is in tropical dress with binoculars and slung rifle.
Inscription: Front panel: THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ IN HONOUR OF THE/ 73 GALLANT OFFICERS & MEN/ OF THE PARISH OF HALIFAX/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE/ SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899-1902 Other panels: (Names)

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 73
Died: 73
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment
Order of names: By regiment, rank and surname
Additional Information: These names and all details are the same as can be found on IWM 69611

Maker(s): William Wormold Longbottom, Architect
Benjamin Sheppard, Sculptor
T Firth & Sons, Builder
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: The Calderdale Council website (see References) states 'In 1937, the statue was blown over in a storm. A balustrade from the eastern side of Halifax Town Hall was removed and placed around the memorial sometime in the 20th century. Three field guns stood by the statue until 1937 when the supporting woodwork was found to be rotten.' 14th July 2008: One of the bronze plaques stolen and two others damaged. Removed for safekeeping. Vulnerable due to exposed site. See Page 21 of October 2017 Dalesman magazine for appeal for funds to restore the memorial