Denmark War Memorial

Author

Shire of Denmark

Place Number

14408

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Location

Cnr Hollings Rd & South Coast Hwy Denmark

Location Details

Lot 205, Reserve 19050, Vol 5198/25

Other Name(s)

War Memorial

Local Government

Denmark

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1953, Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Jun 2011	Considerable Significance	Considerable Significance DESCRIPTION: Very important to the heritage of the locality. High degree of integrity/ authenticity. DESIRED OUTCOME: Conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.
Statewide War Memorial Survey	Completed	01 May 1996			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The Denmark War Memorial has historic and aesthetic heriate significance. It was designed and built with an Art Deco influence. It is dedicated to those Denamrk residents who died in World Wars I and II, and the wars in Malaya, Korea and Vietnam.

Physical Description

The original brick War Memorial was the central wall with the clock. It was thought to have been erected after WWI.

History

The wings were added in 1953 to include the names of WW2 veterans who lost their lives. The Memorial Site includes a rose garden, and a seat is provided for those who wish to siet and reflect.

In 2012/13 the War Memorial was reconstructed on the site such that it was located further away from the South Coast Highway/Hollings Road intersection.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Good
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	B McGuinness;"We will remember them; Denamrk War Memorial 1914-18, 1939-45".	Denmark Historical Society	2006
	"The West Australian, Big Weekend". p 5		Sat 1st April 1995

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Marble
Other	CONCRETE	Other Concrete

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

29 Oct 1999

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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