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The Cenotaph
UKNIWM Ref: 104
Address
| Type: |
CENOTAPH |
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| Other Location Details: |
In the centre of Whitehall |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TQ 290 790 |
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Inscription
THE/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| CENOTAPH |
STONE |
36FT |
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GOOD |
Physical Description
Simple unadorned cenotaph. Wreaths on the front and rear faces and on the top of the memorial. Flags fly on the south side.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
FIRST WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
0 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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| War |
SECOND WORLD WAR |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
0 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
English Heritage since 1999 |
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| Maintenance History: |
2000: Painted with graffiti in the May Day riots. Cleaned within days. |
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
HM KING GEORGE V |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
£7325 |
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| Comments on Costs: |
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| SIR EDWIN LUTYENS |
ARCHITECT |
| HOLLAND, HANNEN AND CUBITTS LTD. |
BUILDER |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
This memorial is one of only two to have been paid for by the government. All other war memorials have been erected through public and/or private funding.
The cenotaph was unveiled on the same day as the burial of the Unknown Warrior. Film footage of the repatriation of the unknown warrior and unveiling of the Cenotaph is held by the Imperial War Museum.
Other: Work 20/139 - document held at the National Archives, Kew which outlines that the Cenotaph was commissioned by the Commissioners of Public Buildings and Works. The Government paid for the Cenotaph and funding was voted for by Parliament. Sir Edwin Lutyens waived payment of his fees.
Other: Work 13/244 - document held at the National Archives, Kew holding the contract with the builders, architect's drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
2006 proposal to flank with bollards and balustrades ("Private Eye" No.1172 p.16)
GRADE 1 LISTED |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
circ |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
Yes |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Postcards: |
3 |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN: BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIALS |
BOORMAN, DEREK |
1988 |
157 |
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| WAR MEMORIALS FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT |
BORG, ALAN |
1991 |
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| English Heritage Visitors Handbook |
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| Organisation | Id | Website |
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| Imperial War Museum, Film Archive |
MGH 505 |
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