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    Memorial

    Lostwithiel Boer War

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Andrew Fowler

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    Current Location

    On a small island in the road at the junction of Grenville Road and Mill Hill, Boer War Peace Memorial, Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Restormel, Cornwall, PL22, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SX 10772 59811

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    9322
    Description
    Obelisk surmounting plinth on single step base. Mounted on platform and enclosed within railings. Plaque attached to plinth.
    Inscription
    This memorial was erected in 1903/ in Gratitude to God for Peace/ after the Boer War in S. Africa 1899-1902/ and for the safe return/ of the men of Saint Winnow Parish/ (4 Names)
    War
    Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Served
    4
    Information shown
    surname, forename
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • J Nicholls and Son, Mason

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    2022: The plaque (which carries the commemoration shown here and is on the West facing side) and that which shows the mason's name (close to the base on the East) are in good order and are presumably the later, 2011 additions as on the East side of the memorial there are feint traces of now unreadable lettering which may reflect the wear and tear recorded earlier. 2011: The Town Council received a 50% grant towards new granite slabs, railings and a brass plaque. 2009: Advised that it is quite worn and many names may not be readable. Date unknown: Damaged by a vehicle.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    November 1903

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: c2100mm

    Width: c700mm

    Depth: c700mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Unknown


    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Unknown


    • HAND DRAWN SKETCHES FROM 1956 HIKE LOG
    • Other website http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/New-protective-railings-town-s-Boer-War-memorial/story-13061721-detail/story.html