GUARDS CRIMEAN WAR MEMORIAL
UKNIWM Ref: 11608
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Address
| Type: |
SCULPTURED/CAST GROUP |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TO 290 520 |
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Inscription
TO THE MEMORY OF 2162 OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE BRIGADE OF GUARDS WHO FELL DURING THE WAR IN RUSSIA 1854-5-6
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| FIGURES |
BRONZE |
|
|
|
GOOD |
| PEDESTAL |
GRANITE |
38FT |
|
|
GOOD |
Physical Description
GRANITE PEDESTAL WITH THREE FIGURES, REPRESENTING GRENADIER, SCOTS AND COLDSTREAM GUARDSMEN. ABOVE IS FIGURE OF HONOUR WITH OUTSTRETCHED ARMS.
FIGURE OF HONOUR HOLDS A PAIR OF CORONALS. EITHER SIDE OF PEDESTAL IS A TROPHY OF A HIGHLAND TARGE WITH SPIKE AND BATTLE HONOURS WRITTEN ACROSS.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
Crimean War (1853-1856) |
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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? |
1999: English Heritage |
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| Maintenance History: |
|
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| UNVEILING |
UNKNOWN |
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: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
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| MR JOHN BELL |
SCULPTOR |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
FIGURES CAST FROM BRONZE OF CAPTURED CANNON. TROPHY OF GUNS CAPTURED AT SEVASTAPOL STANDS BEHIND THE MEMORIAL |
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| Comments: |
ALSO: THE ART JOURNAL, 1861, P158 |
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| Photographs: |
Y |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
O |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Publication Name | Author | Date Published | Page / Date | Other Information |
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| DICTIONARY OF BRITISH SCULPTORS 1660 - 1851 |
GUNNIS, RUPERT |
1968 |
48 - 49 |
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| LONDON'S OPEN AIR STATUARY |
GLEICHEN |
1928 |
18-19 |
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| LONDON STATUES: A GUIDE TO LONDONS OUTDOOR STATUES AND SCULPTURE |
BYRON, A |
1981 |
356 |
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