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Trafalgar War Memorial

Other Name

Trafalgar World War I memorial

Location

107 PRINCES HIGHWAY, TRAFALGAR VIC 3824

File Number

Original Hermes No: 32391

Level

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Trafalgar War Memorial, erected in 1921, and including the later alterations to commemorate later conflicts. The form, detailing and siting of the memorial contributes to its significance.

How is it significant?
The Trafalgar War Memorial is of local historic, social and architectural significance to Baw Baw Shire.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as a one of a series of memorials erected after World War One that provides tangible evidence of the impact of that conflict upon local communities. (Criterion A)

It is socially significant as a place that has strong and enduring associations with the Trafalgar community and remains the focus of remembrance day commemorations. The amendments to thememorial to commemorate later conflicts illustrates the continuing connection and importance of the place to the community.(Criterion G)

It is architecturally significant as one of the more elaborately designed World War I memorials in Baw Baw Shire. (Criterion D & F)

Group

Monuments and Memorials