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    Memorial

    Penzance War Memorial - WW1

    Penzance War Memorial - WW1

    Source: Copyright Robert Harrison

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    Current Location

    On the sea front, beside the Jubilee Pool, The Promenade, Penzance, Penwith, Cornwall, TR18 4EF, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SW 47672 29846

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    9362
    Description
    Tall obelisk on square plinth and three-stepped base. The inscription on slate tablets are set into the sides of the plinth adorned with a wreath in relief. Cast iron railings enclose the paved area.
    Inscription
    North Side: FOR GOD/ PRO PATRIA South Side: FOR HONOUR/ REMEMBER/ IN HONOUR AND GRATITUDE/ THOSE BRAVE MEN OF PENZANCE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO/ THEIR COUNTRY'S CAUSE AND/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ OF 1914 - 1919 West Side: FOR KING/ (Names) East Side: FOR COUNTRY/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    207
    Died
    207
    Information shown
    surname,decorations
    Order of names
    surname,decorations
    Maker(s)
    • SIR EDWARD WARREN FRIBA, Designer

    • MESSRS W H SNELL & SONS, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    APPEARS TO HAVE SUFFERED RATHER BADLY FROM ITS SEA FRONT LOCATION, JUDGING FROM THE PHOTO

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    14 May 1922

    MRS BOLITHO

    Dedicated

    14 May 1922

    Bishop of Truro

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: C 11000MM

    Width: C 5000MM

    Depth: C 5000MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Unknown


    Tablets

    Made from: Slate


    Condition: Unknown


    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Penance War Memorial Unveiling Ceremony - IWM - K4110 - 26 (=423.7)136 [Penzance] Eph.C