Memorial

Beaumont College WW1 and WW2

Beaumont College WW1 And WW2 War Memorial

Source: Copyright Peter Bird

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Current Location

At the edge of the lawns, approximately 45 metres from northwest corner of main building., Beaumont Estate (formerly Beaumont College), Burfield Road, Old Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL4 2JJ, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 99097 73250

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 64242
Description: Symmetrical podium of four steps which rises to a plain altar with flanking bench seats, and tall cenotaph. Console brackets to projecting inscription panel bearing a bronze commemorative plaque with blocking course with acroteria and finial of laurel wreath and swords. Above is a large round arched opening containing a bronze Christ on stone cross, moulded cornice and pediment top and frieze with motto.
Inscription: AETERNA NON CADUCA/(Names)/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / THE BOYS OF BEAUMONT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR / MCMXIV-MCMXVIII/ MCMXIV AND TO THESE / WHO FOLLOWED AFTER THEM / MCMXXXIX · MCMXLV REQUIEM AETERNAM / DONNA EIS DOMINE MCMXVIII

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 133
Died: 133

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 87
Died: 87

History

Maker(s): Sir Giles Gilbert Scott ARA RA, Architect
Adrian Gilbert Scott, Architect
Frances Bessie Burlison, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 1948: WW2 names added and memorial was rededicated by Bishop Chichester (1879-1962), Headmaster and Rector of Beaumont 1921-29. 26 June 1998: Grade II* listed c2007 the Beaumont Union (Old Boys) was arranging annual services at the memorial on Reemembrance Day.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

13 November 1921

Lt Gen Sir George Macdonogh GBE KCB KCMG

Rededicated

1948

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation