Memorial

Anglo-American Prisoners of war (1812-1865)

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Current Location

In grounds/cemetery of HMP Dartmoor, HMP Dartmoor, 29 Blackabrook Avenue, Princetown, West Devon, Devon, PL20 6RR, England

OS Grid Reference

SX 58900 74200

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Type of Memorial
Gate
WMR Reference Number
2877
Description
Stone gateway with dedicatory metal plaque placed on the lintel
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN/ AMERICAN SAILORS AND SOLDIERS/ OF THE WAR 1812 WHO DIED HERE/ THIS MEMORIAL GATEWAY/ IS ERECTED BY THE/ NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES/ DAUGHTERS OF 1812/ 30TH MAY 1928
War
War of 1812 (1812-1815)
Sponsor Type
other
Maintenance History
Wooden gate is no longer there- though iron brackets remain

Ceremonies

Unveiled

30th May 1928

National Society United States Daughters of 1812 & Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Custodian
Mr. Brett Johnson, curator of HMP Dartmoor museum

Components

Plaque

Height: 260mm

Width: 420mm


Made from: Brass


Condition: Good


Gate

Height: 2800mm

Width: 2800mm

Depth: 75mm


Made from: Granite


Condition: Good