Memorial

Eastleigh - WW1 and WW2

Allegory

Source: Copyright C Penney

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Current Location

Recreation Ground, High Street, Eastleigh, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DD, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 45436 19129

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 40438
Description: Two stepped base surmounted by stepped plinth, column and a bronze figure of Victory. Dedicatory inscription carved on the front face of the plinth and below it is placed a brass plaque giving details of where the list of those commemorated can be found. A low metal railed fence is placed around the base of the memrial and the whole stands on a curcular paved area bordered by a flower bed edged with low hedging.
Inscription: 1914-1918 1939-1945/ TO OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN/ AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ THE NAMES OF THE FALLEN ARE RECORDED IN ALL SAINTS CHURCH AND EASTLEIGH MUSEUM, HIGH STREET.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 150
Died: 150

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): JILL TWEED, Sculptor
Costs: £7000-8000
Maintenance History: 1990's: The bronze figure of Victory was stolen sometime in the early 1990's 2000: Figure was replaced by the local council

Ceremonies

Unveiled

11 November 1930

UNKNOWN

Unveiled

07 October 2000

ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET

Rededicated

07 October 2000

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

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Eastleigh - WW1 and WW2

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Eastleigh - WW1 and WW2

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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