Boer War Memorial
Highlights
- Explore the Boer War Memorial's Doric columns, crafted from recycled courthouse blocks, showcasing Parramatta's rich history.
- Reflect on Australia's first overseas military engagement at this landmark, commemorating the 100 Lancers from local districts.
- Stroll through Parramatta Park, enjoying family-friendly facilities and picnic areas amidst lush gardens and historical significance.
- Admire the prominent position of the memorial on the ridgeline, offering a striking view from outside the park boundaries.
A local connection for the Boer War and Parramatta in ‘The People’s Park’.
The Boer War Memorial was erected in 1904. It’s one of comparatively few such memorials and is important because the first Australian troops to arrive in Africa in 1899 came from the Lancer Barracks in Parramatta.
The 100 Lancers from the nearby districts who took part in the Boer War were representing Australia, as distinct to Britain, in what was the nation’s first overseas military engagement.
The memorial has its Doric columns and entablature (the architrave, frieze, and cornice) blocks recycled from the Parramatta Courthouse built in 1837. The gun placed on top was purchased by NSW in 1856 as part of the defence of Port Jackson.
You’ll find the memorial in a prominent position on the ridgeline, where it serves as a landmark when viewed from outside the park boundaries.
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