Memorial

Penzance Boer War

Inscription

Source: Copyright Paul Brett

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Current Location

Morrab Sub-Tropical Gardens, Morrab Road, Penzance, Penwith, Cornwall, TR18 4DA, England

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SW 47190 29982

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 1937
Description: In the gardens, south of the Library, a rough hewn base and plinth surmounted by a white marble figure of a soldier resting on arms reversed. Inscription on the plinth in raised black lettering.
Inscription: THIS MEMORIAL / IS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS / OF PENZANCE / TO THE MEMORY OF THE / PENZANCE MEN (WHOSE NAMES / APPEAR BELOW) WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / DURING THE SOUTH AFRICAN War / 1898 -1902 / (names)

Commemoration

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: Rank,regiment,forename,surname
Order of names: Regiment, rank, surname.

History

Maker(s): MESSRS PASCOE AND CO, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 1999: VANDALISED FOR A SECOND TIME AND BADLY DAMAGED AS A RESULT. LOCAL CRAFTSMAN IS CARRYING OUT THE REPAIR WORK ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS 2017. October. The figure has been repaired but is showing signs of 'wear'. Penzance Council are looking for a long term solution to keep the memorial in good order. 2023: Memorial recently damaged

Ceremonies

Unveiled

5 November 1904

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

5 November 1904

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Conservation

Custodian: PENWITH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Good

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