Barnet Boys School Boer War Memorial

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Barnet Boys School Boer War Memorial, Grade II listed war memorial obelisk at Christ Church, St Albans Road in Chipping Barnet, England.

The white marble obelisk features a carved wreath with crossed rifles and stands on a square pedestal base near Christ Church.

Field Marshal Lord Grenfell unveiled this memorial in July 1903 to honor eight former pupils who died in the Second Boer War.

The memorial inscription includes a biblical reference 'Render to all their dues, Honor to whom Honor' along with the names of fallen soldiers.

The monument measures 3,000 millimeters in height and 9,010 millimeters in width, positioned opposite Christ Church on St Albans Road.

Each of the eight commemorated students has their regiment details carved into the marble, preserving their military service records for posterity.

Location: London Borough of Barnet

Inception: 1903

GPS coordinates: 51.65847,-0.20450

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:32

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