Boer War Memorial, New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Zealand Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This is actually a fountain unveiled by His Excellency the Governor, Lord Islington K.C.M.C., D.S.O. 26 January 1911.

It was erected in memory of the Taranaki Men who fell in the South African War 1899 - 1902, by the people of the district in admiration of their patriotism in volunteering to join the Motherland Forces to uphold the Empire.

There are 15 names listed:
Serg Major S. Smith, Farrier Serg A. W. Sisley, Troopers T. A. Hempton, C. E. Wiggins, H. Finch, J. M. Paterson, C. E. Enderby
Troopers W. J. Coo?lland, L. E. Smith, W. S. Fleetwood, A. H. Blyde, L? D? Newsham, L? H. Arden, N. L. Paterson, V. Meredith

This was originally a fountain located here on Marsland Hill, but relocated to the Devon Street pedestrian mall about 1976. With the reopening on Devon Street to vehicular traffic in the 1990s, it was relocated back here to Marsland Hill and planted as a garden.

Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 09/01/1983 Type of history commemorated (short description): Monuments, memorials and sites of particular events - Memorial - South African War Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link] Town, city, or region nearest to the site: New Plymouth Year placed: 1911 Hours of operation: Open to public on prominent Marsland Hill, in central New Plymouth Is it accessible to the general public: Yes Admission fees if any: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of yourself with your GPS next to the designated mark. Old vacation photos are also welcome as long as it is your photo. You may post a picture of the waymark with just your GPS in the picture if you are traveling alone. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   07/03/2010 Phronimos visited it 09/20/2009 Punga and Paua visited it

View all visits/logs