Wagoners' Memorial, Grade I listed war memorial in Sledmere, England
The memorial features a hexagonal plinth with five steps leading to a stone column made of Portland stone with detailed carvings depicting wagoners' scenes.
Between 1919 and 1920, Sir Mark Sykes designed this memorial to commemorate 1,127 men from his estate who served in the Wagoners Special Reserve during World War I.
The monument includes stone carvings by Carlo Domenico Magnoni that illustrate the progression from farm life through enlistment to wartime service of local wagoners.
Located west of Sledmere village and north of St Mary's Church, the memorial stands 6 feet high and maintains excellent condition under Historic England protection.
The memorial bears a five-verse poem inscribed in Yorkshire dialect, reflecting the experiences of local farm workers who transported supplies during the Great War.
Location: Sledmere
GPS coordinates: 54.06978,-0.58190
Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:20
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