Amherst Brothers
UKNIWM Ref: 54528
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Address
| Type: |
OBELISK |
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| Other Location Details: |
Stands in a private garden |
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| OS Map Ref: |
TQ 512 550 |
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Inscription
To commemorate/ the providential and happy meeting/ of three Brothers/ on this their Paternal Ground/ on the 25 January 1761/ after a six Years glorious War/ in which the three were successfully engaged/ in various Climes, Seasons and Services.
Dedicated to that most able Statesman during whose Administration Cape Breton and Canada were conquered and from whose influence the British Arms derived a Degree of Lustre unparalled in past ages.
Louisbour surrendered,/ and |Six French Battalions/ Prisoners of War 26 July 1758/ Du Quesne taken possession of 24 November 1758/ Niagara surrendered 25 July 1759/ Ticondcroga taken possession of 26 July 1759/ Crown Point taken possession of 4 August 1759/ Quebec capitulated 18 September 1759
Fort Levi surrendered 25 August 1760/ Ile au Noix abandoned 25 August 1760/ Montreal surrendered/ and with it all Canada, and/ Ten French Battalions layd/ down their Arms 8 September 1760./ St Johns Newfoundland/ retaken 18 September 1762.
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Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| OBELISK |
STONE - KENTISH RAGSTONE |
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POOR |
| PLINTH |
STONE - KENTISH RAGSTONE |
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POOR |
| BASE |
STONE |
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POOR |
| TABLETS |
MARBLE |
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POOR |
Physical Description
Stone obelisk on plinth, affixed to which are marble tablets bearing the inscription. This stands on a raised stone platform.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
Seven Years War (1756-1763) |
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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? |
Yes |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
Montreal Park Residents Association have assumed rresponsibility. |
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| Maintenance History: |
Grade II listed.
2006: Application for a grant for repair work from the War Memorials Trust. |
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Ceremonies
Not known
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
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
The memorial was erected by Lord Jeffrey Amherst who lived at Montreal Park. He became Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Canada. He captured Montreal and under his leadership James Wolf took Quebec. He erected the obelisk to commemorate the reunion of the three Amherst brothers. The brothers are not actually mentioned by name on the memorial.
The memorial is freely accessible to the public by prior appointment with the owners. |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
None |
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| Other Documents: |
Reports and quotes received during for repairs |
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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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