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King William's College War Memorial, Castletown (IOM_NIWM_CAS_00006)

Archaeology

Plaques on four sides of the memorial obelisk. Side facing Castletown inscription as follows: "Pro Patria / 1914-1918." Below is a list of 71 names. Side facing Derbyhaven: "Pro Patria / 1914-1918." Further list of 65 names, continuing alphabetically. Side facing towards college/airport : "Pro-Patria / 1939-1945." Below is a list of 38 names. Side facing towards the college chapel: "Pro Patria / 1939-1945." Further list of 39 names, continuing alphabetically.


First and Second World Wars.


Constructed from Cornish grey granite with Celtic cross on top and sword with Manx emblem on main column. Names are on bronze tablets. Unveiled on Friday 28 July 1922 by Sir George Beatson, M.D, K.C.B. Dedicated by Right Rev. James Denton Thompson, Bishop of Man. Designed by Ronald F. Dodd of Oxford, son of T.M. Dodd of Castletown. Built by messrs W.H. Avtell and co. of Oxford. (Mona's Herald, 2 August 1922, p.5).

King William's College, Castletown

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Malew
  • Sheading: Rushen
  • Grid Ref: SC2775267953

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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