…from the Royal Marine Barracks at Chatham
These beautifully carved panels depicting the Royal Marines Insignia and the ‘Foul Anchor’ (the badge of the Lord High Admiral), originally adorned the main gate of the Royal Marine Barracks at Chatham in Kent.*
Chatham Barracks was constructed around 1780 and underwent expansion and and alteration in two main periods: 1856 and 1920. The Chatham Division of the Royal Marines was disbanded in 1950 and the barracks was demolished in 1956.
The stone panels were salvaged and taken to Eastney Barracks, eventually becoming part of the Museum collection.*
*Information from a signboard next to the panels
Reprising them here is doing honour to the artisans and the Marines, Cherie. It will not go unrecorded in ‘the Book’.
They are fine carvings and it is good that they were salvaged and are now on display again.
The Royal Marines are legendary; these are fine symbols of their strengths.
They are fitting symbols for the marines.
To carve from stone
must require a mighty passion.
I love that about these
pieces of history.
-Jennifer
And also an incredible skill. They are wonderful pieces of history.
Stunning work from a most dedicated artist.
Yes they are