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    Memorial

    Lowestoft

    Memorial (full length) I

    Source: Copyright Paul Radford

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    Current Location

    In an open space at the end of the promenade, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR33 0AQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TM 54780 92589

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    4972
    Description
    Cornish grey granite Obelisk featuring a bronze wreath, on two granite square stepped blocks. The bronze wreath is situated on the 6 o'clock face of the obelisk. This site includes a Roll of Honour in book/scroll form, which is buried beneath the wreath.
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ THIS TOWN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ AND THE/ SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939-1945 9 O'CLOCK: THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS UNVEILED BY/ ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET/ LORD WESTER WEMYSS/ GCB CMG MVO/ 11TH AUGUST 1921 12 O'CLOCK: PRO PATRIA/ A ROLL OF HONOUR/ BEARING THE NAMES/ OF THOSE WHO MADE/A GREAT SACRIFICE/LIES BENEATH THIS/STONE 3 O'CLOCK: LEST WE FORGET/THIS MONUMENT/ WAS ERECTED BY/ THEIR GRATEFUL/FELLOW TOWNSMEN
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • Roberts, Green & Richards, 124 London Road, North Lowestoft, Architect

    • Mr James E Proudfoot, 44 Church Road, Lowestoft, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11 August 1921

    Admiral of the fleet lord Webster Wemyss GCB; CMG;MVD

    Dedicated

    11 August 1921

    Rev E.C. Morgan, Rector of Lowerstoft

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 6096mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1458627

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1458627?section=official-listing Accessed 06/01/2022

    Base

    Width: 1651mm

    Depth: 1651


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    • Lowerstoft Journal, 13 August 1921, Account of unveiling
    • Details of Grade 2 listing added. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1458627?section=official-listing Accessed 06/01/2022