Clare Memorial Arch WW I*

Clare Memorial Arch WW I* Back to Search

Location	Main Road, Clare, Clare and Gilbert Valleys - South Australia, Australia
Type	Arch Gates
Description	Arch at the northern entrance to the Clare sporting oval. Large Roman style lintel supported by four pillars. Two inner pillars are cylindrical columns. Two outer pillars are rough-cut stone. On each of the outer pillars is a white marble plaque; all details are in black. Below the plaque is a representation of a pedestal. WW1 only.
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	6 April 1922 by S.A. Governor
Inscription	Centre of lintel: A Roman centurion helmet on a military arms package wrapped with a cordBelow arms, etched in the stone lintel: PRO PATRIAMCMX1V:MCMXV11I Pedestal: WHO WHOFELL FELLIN THE IN THEGREAT WAR GREAT WAR
Condition	PECULIARITIES/DAMAGE: Nil
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