Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Restormel
Town
Lostwithiel
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: November 1903
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9322

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Current location

On a small island in the road at the junction of Grenville Road and Mill Hill
Boer War Peace Memorial
Grenville Road
Lostwithiel
Restormel
Cornwall
PL22
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 10772 59811
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Obelisk surmounting plinth on single step base. Mounted on platform and enclosed within railings. Plaque attached to plinth.
Inscription
This memorial was erected in 1903/ in Gratitude to God for Peace/ after the Boer War in S. Africa 1899-1902/ and for the safe return/ of the men of Saint Winnow Parish/ (4 Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Maker, Thomas Henry
Oliver, William Charles
Stephens, Frederick William
Wevell, John
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 4
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: depth c700mm, height c2100mm, width c700mm
    Materials: Undefined
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
  • PEACE MEMORIAL
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
History
2022: The plaque (which carries the commemoration shown here and is on the West facing side) and that which shows the mason's name (close to the base on the East) are in good order and are presumably the later, 2011 additions as on the East side of the memorial there are feint traces of now unreadable lettering which may reflect the wear and tear recorded earlier. 2011: The Town Council received a 50% grant towards new granite slabs, railings and a brass plaque. 2009: Advised that it is quite worn and many names may not be readable. Date unknown: Damaged by a vehicle.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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