Memorial Details
Memorial
Stone Roberts 1915 University Botanic Garden
Reference
D47.164
Place
DURHAM CITY
Original Location
Durham University Botanic Garden Hollingside Lane, South Road, Durham, DH1 3TN.
In a small dell behind the monkey puzzle tree.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Stone, flat in the ground, 60 cm x 65 cm x 9.5 cm thick. The lettering is incised using Roman capitals.
Materials used
Stone
Inscription
In France
17th October 1915.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents
Present condition
Covered in moss and hardly readable.
Ownership and maintenance
?University of Durham
Notes
1. It was placed there by the Roberts family who once lived in Hollingside House, a short walk away from the present Gardens.
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Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John Dixon
External web link
Research acknowledgements
John Dixon; Staff University Botanic Garden
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