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Eastergate Lion
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
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Contributor - desk assessment
Comments:
Report from local volunteer surveyor and member of the War Memorial Trust: R P Marsden This Eastergate Lion War Memorial Monument is Grade II Listed. Since 1920, it has served the local community well. In the last decade it has received symapathetic cleaning and repair. However, since my last inspection in 2025 - WM Trust recommended NO cleaning or repair to disappearing names due to the 100 year rule. It has seen further weathering with worsening black chemical ingress into the stone caused by vehicular exhaust fumes at this location on the A29. Some of the fallen names are still fading or damaged by weather. The majestic lion seems to have slight damage to the tail and back paws - again weather related. Photographs taken and are not uploading to be attached to this report.
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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
