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    Memorial

    Waterloo Monument

    Great Torrington Waterloo Monument

    Source: Copyright Neil Webster

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    Current Location

    Waterloo Monument, Castle Hill, Torrington Commons, Great Torrington, Torridge, Devon, EX38 8AR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SS 49825 18799

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    52262
    Description
    Large stone monument.
    Inscription
    ERECTED JUNE 1818 / TO COMMEMORATE / THE BATTLE OF / WATERLOO / JUNE 1815 / PEACE TO THE / SOULS OF THE / HEROES!!!
    War
    Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
    Additional Information
    No names recorded.
    Sponsored By
    "The Ladies of Torrington".

    Components

    Obelisk

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1104790

    Date listed : 19th. March 1951.

    • North Devon Journal - Thursday 25 April 1895 COMMONS CONSERVATORS Waterloo monument inspected and found in bad condition, Suggested that it be pointed with cement.