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    Memorial

    Doncaster

    Doncaster -full memorial

    Source: Copyright Liz Astin

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    Current Location

    Junction of Roman Road and South Parade, Outside main gates of Elmfield Park, Roman Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2EG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 58305 02943

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    © WMR-28136

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    28136
    Description
    Two stepped base surmounted by plinth, square-set stone column surmounted by figure dressed in robes carrying laurel wreath. Plinth bears reliefs on each side: - Front face, dedication - 9 o'clock face depicts air force crest and motto, blacksmith with one hand resting on the shoulder of a small boy with aeroplane, lady holding a branch and crusader - 12 o'clock face depicts a soldier, crusader holding a sword and laurel branch and a nurse - 3 o'clock face depicts a galleon, WW1 warship and Britannia
    Inscription
    On plinth: OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 Associated plaque on park gates: WAR/ MEMORIAL/ UNVEILED 12TH MARCH 1923/ BY/ COL. C C MOXON CMG DSO TD/ COMMITTEE/ (NAMES OF MEMBERS)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • ERNEST PRESTWICH MA ARIBA, Architect

    • J AND H PATTERSON (MANCHESTER) 96 Oxford Road, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Sponsored By
    Doncaster Corporation
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    £1,445 estimate from J&M Patterson of Manchester
    Maintenance History
    1991: GRAFFETTI REMOVED FROM 3 O'CLOCK FACE 2000: CHEMICALLY CLEANED AUGUST 2000. THEMED RELIEF PANELS REQUIRE RESTORATION

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    3pm on 12th March 1923

    COL C C MOXON CMG DSO TD & the Committee

    Dedicated

    12th March 1923

    Arch Deacon Sandford

    Components

    Column

    Height: 10600 mm

    Width: c1800 mm

    Depth: c1800 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1421462

    For full details see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1421462

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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    223849

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