Memorials & monuments · South West England
Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance
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Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Boer War Memorial in Morrab Gardens, Penzance is located at postcode TR18 4DA. The nearest railway station is Penzance, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451933). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War Memorial, Second Boer War, unveiled on 5 November 1904, produced by Pascoe and Co. Late C20 repairs and restoration. MATERIALS: Sicilian marble statue on granite plinth. PLAN: a square plinth surmounted by the statue. DESCRIPTION: standing in Morrab Gardens, with the Morrab Library to the north-west. The memorial takes the form of a life-size statue of a volunteer soldier in khaki, wearing a Baden-Powell hat, and leaning on the butt end of a rifle. His head is bowed. The figure stands on a roughly-dressed and polished granite plinth of classical form. An inscription on the front face reads as follows THIS MEMORIAL / IS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS / OF PENZANCE / TO THE MEMORY OF THE / PENZANCE MEN (WHOSE NAMES / APPEAR BELOW) WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / DURING THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR / 1899 -1902 / (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Penlee House Gallery and Museum is an art gallery and museum located in sub-tropical gardens in Penzance. It showcases the art of West Cornwall, including works from the Newlyn School, and features local history exhibits ranging from archaeology to fashion.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boer War Memorial is located in Morrab Gardens, Penzance, South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the Boer War.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1161, -5.5377
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 363625
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.penleehouse.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479204 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance?
- Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4DA), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance?
- Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4DA.
- Is Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance a listed building?
- Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance a protected site?
- Yes — Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial, Morrab Gardens, Penzance?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4DA.