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    Memorial

    Admiral Duncan, Admiral Howe, Admiral St Vincent and Admiral Nelson Storrs Temple

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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    Current Location

    Storrs Hall Hotel, on lake pier in hotel grounds, Windermere, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA23 3LG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 39049 94102

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    Type of Memorial
    Other structure
    WMR Reference Number
    4240
    Description
    OCTAGONAL TEMPLE ON THE END OF A PIER PROJECTING INTO THE LAKE.; It was designed as a Gazebo or Belvedere and is built of dressed stone upon a random stone plinth or platform, which in turn is founded on solid rock. The roof is of wood, covered with lead, and on the top is a flagstaff from which a flag used to be flown on regatta days. It was originally called "The Temple of the Heroes"
    Inscription
    (MEMORIAL TO ADMIRALS DUNCAN, ST VINCENT, HOWE AND NELSON - NAMES ON OUTSIDE IE WATERSIDE)
    War
    Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Information shown
    rank, surname
    Maker(s)
    • J M Gandy of Liverpool (probably), Architect

    Maintenance History
    C 1964: RESTORED AT A COST OF £1000

    Ceremonies

    Presented

    1804

    Sir John Legard, owner of Storrs Hall

    Custodian
    National Trust

    Components

    Memorial

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Flagpole

    Made from: Unknown


    Condition: Good