Memorial

Men and Women of Exeter and Devon

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Current Location

Northernhay Gardens, Northernhay Gate, Exeter, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SA, England

SX 91984 92980

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Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast group
WMR Reference Number: 2110
Description: Cross shaped plinth surmounted by octagonal column and bronze statue of peace standing on a dragon. On the four corners of the plinth are bronze seated figures of a soldier, a sailor, a nurse and a prisoner of war. Each statue is one and a half times life size. Whole stands on a paved area with three steps leading up to it on one side. WW1 inscription carved around the top of the plinth and WW2 inscription is on a bronze plaque on the plinth below the soldier figure. A VC memorial stone to Reverend Theodore Hardy has been laid into the paved area.
Inscription: (Top of plinth): IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF EXETER AND DEVON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE (Plaque): THIS TABLET IS DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO FELL IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945

Maker(s): W MORRIS ART BRONZE FOUNDRY, Founder / Foundry
JOHN ANGEL RA, Sculptor
A B Burton, Founder / Foundry
MESSRS EASTON AND SON, Builder
MR BENNETT OF EXETER, Architect
MR SIDNEY GREENSLADE, Architect
Costs: £6000
Sponsor Type: public

Unveiled

24th July 1923

RT HON EARL BEATTY OM GCB GCVO DSO DCL