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Condition level:
Good
Fair
Poor
Very bad
Lost/Missing/Temporary
Survey reason:
Personal visit
School visit
Custodian annual maintenance visit
War Memorials Trust staff- site visit
War Memorials Trust staff- casework
War Memorials Trust staff- desk assessment
Can you help? request
Contributor - desk assessment
Comments:
The memorial is showing widespread surface soiling and weathering, with significant biological growth and atmospheric staining across the stone elements. There are pronounced dark streaks and deposits, particularly beneath bronze elements, likely caused by water runoff and corrosion products. The bronze sculpture and relief panels exhibit uneven patination, areas of corrosion and surface deposits, with evidence of degraded or failed protective coatings. This is contributing to staining of the adjacent stonework. Inscriptions remain legible but are visually diminished by accumulated dirt and staining. If left untreated, continued deterioration of surface finishes and corrosion may lead to further material loss and reduced legibility over time.
Survey date:
Is the memorial accessible to the public?
Yes - always
Yes - restricted times
Yes - by appointment
No
Unknown
Has the memorial been subject to any accidental or malicious damage in the last five years?
Yes
No
Unknown
Do you think the site is at significant risk of accidental or malicious damage in the next 2 years?
Yes
No
Unknown
Are there any known planning applications or issues related to this memorial?
None
Current planning application
Previous planning application
Unknown
