Memorial details

Memorial type
Cenotaph
District
Kennet
Town
Marlborough
County
Wiltshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1932
    Attended by: Undefined
  • Unveiled
    Date: 27th October 2014
    Attended by: HRH Duke of Kent, K.G.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
24137

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Current location

Junction of New Road (A4) and Barn Street (A346)
on the northern side of the junction
New Road
Marlborough
Kennet
Wiltshire
SN8 1DS
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 19045 69186
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Composite memorial featuring brass plaques affixed to cenotaph-like structure. Central plaque relating to WW1 flanked by two smaller plaques relating to WW2. In addition there is a plaque commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of WW1. the main (WW1) plaque features curved pediment, decorative columns and two corbels. Flanking plaques (WW2) are nowy headed. All plaques have raised lettering. Plaques are mounted on a stone rectangular structure composed of smooth brickwork. Structure has proportions of a cenotaph, with the top meeting in a sloped apex. Memorial is set upon two steps.
Inscription
(WW1 and WW2 plaques) IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF MARLBOROUGH WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ (104 names)/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF MARLBOROUGH WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1939-1945/ (37 names) (WW1 centenary plaque) LEST WE FORGET/ 1914 - 1918/ In memory of those from Marlborough who/ lost their lives in the First World War/ Unveiled by/ HRH Duke of Kent, K.G./ 27th October 2014
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, C J N
Atkey, F A H
Bailey, W
Baker, E
Bambridge, W H
Baverstock, H H
Beach, L
Beard, S
Bell, A W
Bird, A
See details for all 104 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 104
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 104
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename initials, surname
    Order of information: alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 37
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 37
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename initials, surname
    Order of information: alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: height c 3000mm
    Materials: Brass, Stone - Ashlar, Brick
Listing information
  • Marlborough War 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Funded by monies raised by the Royal British Legion,
Responsibility
Marlborough Town Council - https://www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk/war-memorials
Reference

This record comprises all information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register for this memorial. Where we hold a names list for the memorial, this information will be displayed on the memorial record. Please check back as we are adding more names to the database.

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