Monument record MYO4259 - Boer War Memorial Cottage (151 Main St)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6112 4878 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE64NW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
Date 1905. Cottage bears a bronze plaque with the inscription: This cottage was erected by the comrades and friends of the regiment in the East Riding of Yorkshire and the site was presented with a donation of £200 by Capt Key of Fulford of Fulford Hall in memory of his son LT J R Key, E Yorks Regt, who died of wounds at Thabanchu, Orange River Colony, 3rd April 1901. Boer War 1901 -, 1902 and 1903 killed (names) accidentally killed or died of wounds (names) drowned (names) died (names)
This features in Historic Englands guidance on 'Domestic Housing for Disabled Veterans 1900-2014' (2016).
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/iha-domestic-housing-for-disabled-veterans-1900-2014/heag073-domestic-housing-for-disabled-veterans-1900-2014
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Record last edited
Jun 5 2025 11:44AM