Boer War Memorial, Sedbergh School
Historical Environment Record No: MYD35945
Parish: Sedbergh
OS Grid Reference: SD657918
Dale: Cumbria
Link to Archaeology Data Service:
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/collections/blurbs/420.cfm
Description
This unusual memorial was built c1902-05 to commemorate 8 former pupils of Sedbergh School who died in the second South African War (1899-1902). It is made from red sandstone and has a square plan. The panels on the base each have two bands of raised lettering in Arts and Crafts style giving the names and units of the fallen, with the dates and places of their deaths. One of them, R J T Digby Jones, was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Location
In Sedbergh take Loftus Hill road south toward Sedbergh School Chapel. Memorial lies in school grounds on right side of road 40 metres before chapel and next to Bursar's Office. Viewable through railings.
Public Transport Details
Nearest town/village: Sedbergh. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 874 for Cumbria information.
Accessibility
Viewable from roadside over wall and through railings.