Memorial

Poole Park

WW1 Cross Poole Park

Source: Copyright Keith King

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Current Location

Beside lake, near gated entrance from Parkstone Road, Poole Park, Parkstone Road, Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PD, England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 26372
Description: VERY TALL TAPERING CROSS ON EITHER SIDE OF A BRICK COLUMN. INSCRIPTION CARVED AT THE BASE. WHOLE IS ON A TWO-STEPPED BRICK BASE AND SET WITH A WALLED RAISED AREA WITH THREE STEPS LEADING UP TO IT. ORNATE WROUGHT IRON GATES WITH DEDICATORY INSCRIPTION ON CARTOUCHES ATTACHED TO THEM AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PARK. NEAR THE TOP ARE SCALLOP SHELLS AND DOLPHINS
Inscription: GATES: GOD GRANT OUR TOWN MAY WORTHY PROVE OF THESE HER SONS REMEMBER 1914-1918 PLINTH, FRONT FACE: 1914/ 1918 PLINTH, REAR FACE: 1939/ 1945 PLINTH, AROUND BASE: THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Maker(s): J A Allner, Architect
Maintenance History: In 2018, a grant of £31,280 was awarded towards substantial works to some of the war memorials within Poole Park which were being undertaken by the council as part of a wider enhancement of the Park supported by a Heritage Lottery Fund award of £2.7 million. The funds offered came from the Grants for War Memorials scheme supported by Historic England, the First World War Memorials Programme and the Wolfson Foundation. Works were completed in time for a re-dedication service on the 10th November 2018. Works undertaken as part of the war memorial and park project include cleaning of the cross and re-pointing with lime as required. Lime mortar was also used for repairs to the top of the cross. The paving surrounding the cross were also repaired or replaced as required while the steps were re-laid to improve safety. The gates were cleaned and repair works undertaken. A maintenance plan was also prepared to ensure the investment in such substantial works is protected.

Unveiled

16 October 1927

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales