- Type of Memorial
- Sculptured / Cast group
- WMR Reference Number
- 2107
- Description
- Three-stepped base surmounted by tall stone pedestal and bronze figure of winged victory on orb holding inverted sword and laurel wreath. Pedestal flanked on 3 and 9 o'clock sides by figures of St George standing on dragon and Peace holding a dove.
Two bronze plaques bearing First World War inscription in relief mounted on 6 o'clock face, and bronze plaque with Second World War inscription in relief on 12 o'clock face. Additional plaque for post-1945 casualties added in 2008, mounted above Second World War plaque.
Terracotta casket with First World War names and ephemera from the war buried within foundation of monument.
To the north, are the decorative metal park gates, railings and stone piers which all form part of the original design and form a significant group with the memorial. Adjacent to the park gates are two metal benches , enamelled in black and red, commemorating the 1914-1918 armistice anniversary . The backs of the benches are pierced with outline figures in uniform , horses , poppies and doves .
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock face, upper plaque: TO THE / GLORIOUS / MEMORY /OF THE MEN / OF / COLCHESTER / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 18 / THEY STROVE FOR PEACE / THEY SERVED / FOR FREEDOM / THEY DIED TO LIVE
TO THE / HONOUR / OF THE / MEN & WOMEN / OF / COLCHESTER / WHO STOOD FOR / KING & COVNTRY / & BEARING ARMS / OR BY THEIR WORK / HELPED TO WIN / THE WAR / 1914-18
6 o'clock face, lower plaque: THE NAMES OF 1263 MEN OF COLCHESTER/ HERE COMMEMORATED ARE INSCRIBED/ ON VELLUM AND DISPLAYED INSIDE THE/ PRINCIPAL ENTRANCE AT THE TOWN HALL
12 o'clock face, upper plaque: TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FROM COLCHESTER / KILLED ON DUTY OR AS A RESULT OF TERRORIST ACTION / SINCE THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
12 o'clock face, lower plaque: AND TO THE HONOUR ALSO/ OF THOSE WHO WORKED, SERVED/ AND DIED IN THE FURTHER WAR OF/ 1939 - 1945