South African War Memorial, Richmond Cemetery

The granite cenotaph features two sculpted wreaths on its sides and displays springbok reliefs at the apex of each face of the structure.

Architect Edwin Lutyens designed this memorial, unveiled by General JC Smuts in June 1921, to honor 39 South African soldiers who died during World War I.

The memorial contains inscriptions in both English and Dutch, reflecting the dual language heritage of South Africa during the early 20th century period.

Located at 51°27′25″N latitude and 0°17′12″W longitude in Richmond Cemetery on Grove Road, the memorial receives regular maintenance from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

The structure follows a similar design pattern to the Whitehall Cenotaph, featuring a triangular top and resting upon two stone steps in coarse granite.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Inception: June 30, 1921

Architects: Edwin Lutyens

Address: Richmond Cemetery, Grove Road, Richmond

GPS coordinates: 51.45532,-0.28842

Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:24