Memorial details

Memorial type
Hospital / Clinic
District
Kerrier
Town
Tehidy
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
97367

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Current location

Visible from public paths in Tehidy Country Park Memorial has not moved physically
but is now on private ground
not accessible to the public.
Tehidy Sanatorium
Private road
Tehidy
Kerrier
Cornwall
TR14 0TN
England

OS Grid Ref: SW 64728 43409
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
An extensive tuberculosis sanatorium and grounds with a dedicated tower of remembrance located at the centre of the main building. A tablet with the dedication is located in the front hall.
Inscription
THE MANSION, PARK AND RESIDENCES OF TEHIDY WERE PURCHASED BY A FUND SUBSCRIBED TO PERPETUATE IN A HOUSE OF BENEFIT FOR LIVING CORNISHMEN AND CORNISHWOMEN A PROUD MEMORIAL OF THEIR DEAD, WHO IN HEALTH LAID DOWN THEIR LIFE TO DEFEND THEIR COUNTRY. 1914 - 1918 THE TOWER OF REMEMBRANCE WAS ERECTED BY SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION IN GRATITUDE TRIUMPHANT OVER DEATH AND DIFFICULTY THROUGH THE DEVINE MERCY. MAJOREM HAC DELECTIONEM NEMO HABET (spacing not known)
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
  • Hospital
    Measurements: width c50000 mm
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
  • Tower
    Measurements: depth c3600 mm, height c18000 mm, width c3600 mm
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Unknown
Listing information
Condition
History
Reportedly good.
Costs

Comments: £21319 raised by public subscriptions/donations (see account book in images)

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Previously Cornwall County Council, now unknown.
Responsibility
Unknown
Reference

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