Memorial

Gateshead - South African War - Saltwell Park

Gateshead South African War Saltwell Park

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Current Location

Saltwell Park, Saltwell View, Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4SL, England

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Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 48225
Description: Stepped base surmounted by pedestal and bronze figure of Peace. Incised inscription on the sides of the pedestal Two shields joined by swags carved at the top of each side of the pedestal
Inscription: Front face: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE/ GATESHEAD MEN/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THEIR/ COUNTRY'S SERVICE/ THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED BY THEIR/ FELLOW TOWNSMEN/ OCTOBER 1905/ HOW SLEEP THE BRAVE WHO SINK TO REST/ BY ALL THEIR COUNTRY'S WISHES BLEST/ BY FAIRY HANDS THEIR KNELL IS RUNG/ BY FORMS UNSEEN THEIR DIRGE IS SUNG/ (Collins, Lines in 1746) Other faces: (Names)

Pedestal

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Steps

Made from: Stone - Freestone

Condition: Good

Figure

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

A Guide to the Public Monuments of Tyne and Wear - Ayris et.al. - Specialist Conservation Team Publication - 1996
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