South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial
South African War Memorial

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A Celtic-style tall cross with boss stands on square step, it is decorated with entwined oak leaves containing low-relief carvings of war scenes. It commemorates those who died of wounds or disease or were killed in action, 1899–1902. Names of the dead are inscribed on the base.
Title

South African War Memorial

Date

1905

Medium

sandstone ashlar

Measurements

H 823 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

DH1_KM_S006

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

War memorial

Owner

City of Durham Parish Council

Custodian

City of Durham Parish Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

22nd December 1905

Listing date

10/03/88

Access

at all times

Inscription description

on pedestal: TO THE MEMORY OF / THE OFFICERS / NCO'S AND MEN / OF / THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY / WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION / OR DIED OF WOUNDS OR DISEASE / IN THE / SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN / 1899-1902 / "FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH" / ERECTED 1905 / THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY / 1ST BATTALION / THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY / 2ND BATTALION / 3RD BATTALION / 4TH BATTALION / THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY / VOLUNTEER BATTALIONS

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Located at

Palace Green, Durham

DH1 3RN

Located outside the north door of Durham Cathedral, to the left.