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    Memorial

    Men of Worcestershire - Boer War

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    NE side of cathedral facing High Street (A44), Worcester Cathedral, 8, A44, Worcester, Worcester, Herefordshire, WR1 2LA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 84946 54523

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Composite
    WMR Reference Number
    32254
    Description
    Three-stepped base surmounted by an octagonal plinth and pedestal on which a figure of a soldier of the Worcestershire Regiment is kneeling as he prepares to fire his last cartridge. Above him is the winged figure of Immortality, holding in one hand a palm branch over the soldier's head and in the other a sheathed sword with laurel wreath on it. Inscription on the front face of the pedestal in black, capital lettering.
    Inscription
    IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ WORCESTER-/ SHIRE WHO IN/ SOUTH AFRICA/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ A.D. 1899-1902./ THEIR BODIES ARE BURIED IN PEACE:/ BUT THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ ECCLUS. XLIV. 14.
    War
    Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Maker(s)
    • W R COLTON RA, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    23rd September 1908

    Lt Gen the Hon Sir Neville Lyttelton GCB

    Components

    Base

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Figures

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1389731

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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    92078

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