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