1914 Battle Memorial

About

Located to the west of Government House on Ross Road, Stanley, the memorial commemorates the Battle of the Falklands, fought between British and German fleets on 8th December 1914. A figure of Victory faces east, looking out to sea towards the site of the battle. She holds a palm branch in one hand and an orb in the other. Unveiled in 1927, it is believed to be the world’s most southerly memorial to the Great War. 8th December is a public holiday in the Islands and a service is held at the memorial.