Southend-on-Sea War Memorial, War memorial in Southend-on-Sea, England.
The Southend-on-Sea War Memorial stands atop the cliffs, featuring a Portland limestone obelisk rising from a screen wall with bronze flag mounts.
The memorial was constructed in 1921 to commemorate 1,338 local soldiers who perished during World War I, replacing temporary shrines that existed before.
The names of fallen soldiers are recorded on plaques at Prittlewell Priory, while the memorial grounds include a garden with 'lest we forget' set in stone.
Visitors can access the Grade II* listed memorial on Clifftown Parade, which serves as a central location for Remembrance Day ceremonies and commemorative events.
In 2019, a statue depicting a soldier from the first day of the Battle of the Somme, created by sculptor Dave Taylor, was added to the memorial.
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Inception: 1921
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
Made from material: Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.53421,0.70485
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:17
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