Memorial details

Memorial type
Sports pavilion
District
North Dorset
Town
Gillingham
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
77095

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Current location

Gillingham Grammar School Cricket Pavilion
School Road
Gillingham
North Dorset
Dorset
SP8 4QR
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 81100 26664
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wooden pavilion replaced in 2003 by a new structure incorporating the original wooden dedicatory board bearing gold painted inscription.
Inscription
THIS PAVILION WAS ERECTED BY THE / OLD BOYS, GOVERNORS & FRIENDS / OF THE SCHOOL / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE / 29 OLD BOYS / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR, 1914-1918.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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