Boer War Memorial Cross, St Mary's Church, New Plymouth
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Phronimos
S 39° 03.618 E 174° 04.361
60H E 246710 N 5672452
In the churchyard of St Mary's Church fronting Vivian Street, a handsome Maltese granite cross, on a stone foundation, bears an inscription to the memory of Taranaki troopers, who fell in the South African war of 1899–1902.
Waymark Code: WM9H8P
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/21/2010
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St Mary's Church, reputedly the oldest Stone Church in New Zealand (see waymark WM9DTN) has long had a close association with the theatres of war. From its earliest days, the Church was pivotal to the British regiments stationed on Marsland Hill above the church; Many of their dead are buried in the churchyard and inside the church painted hatchments representing the many regiments, as well their colours, are laid up.
It is only fitting that a handsome Maltese granite cross, on a stone foundation, be erected near the front entrance to the church to the memory of the Taranaki troopers, who fell in the South African war of 1899–1902.
Which Boer War?: Not listed
Boer War Website: Not listed
First Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
Second Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
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