Building record 0533900000 - COOMBE HILL MONUMENT
Summary
Early twentieth century war memorial, built in 1904 to commemorate Boer War and rebuilt in 1938 after lightning damage.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1125886: MONUMENT
Map
Type and Period (2)
- OBELISK (Built 1904, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- (Alternate Type) WAR MEMORIAL (Built 1904, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Plan Form - CIRCULAR
Grade II. Monument commemorating Boer War 1899-1902. Erected 1904, rebuilt 1938 after being struck by lightning. Ashlar. Central obelisk with moulded capital and carved flame finial, on pedestal with moulded cap, 1970s inscription tablet, and 3 steps at base. 4 short corner obelisks with banded rustication and ball finials. Important landmark (B2).
MONUMENT TO MEN OF ROYAL ARTILLERY KILLED IN BOER WAR 1899-1902. ERECTED 1904, REBUILT 1938 AFTER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING (B1).
'MONUMENT' AT NGR (B3).
PHOTO OF MONUMENT IN RUINS AFTER 1938 STORM (B4).
Recorded as UKNIWM Ref: 8315 (B5).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC6838 Bibliographic reference: JONES B 1974 FOLLIES AND GROTTOES P293.
- <2>SBC22140 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p10.
- <3>SBC10400 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1960. OS 1960 6-INCH MAP. 1:10,560.
- <4>SBC1561 Photograph: BCM PHOTO ELL/6 (31/87.54).
- <5>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKNIWM REF: 8315.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 84888 06752 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELLESBOROUGH, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2020 9:43PM
