De Clarke Monument

The de Clarke Monument, located in Locksbrook Cemetery on Upper Bristol Road, is a Grade II listed structure created by the sculptor Edward Onslow Ford, who signed it on the north-west corner in 1900. This monument features a bronze sarcophagus with an angel on top, set over a base of Pennant Stone. The sides of the sarcophagus are adorned with Jacobean strapwork ornamentation and include armorial and inscription cartouches. The angel, positioned above the sarcophagus, gazes upwards while holding a scroll.

This monument was erected in memory of Mary, who died in 1895, the wife of Lieutenant-General The Hon. Sir Andrew Clarke RE, who passed away in 1902. Edward Onslow Ford, active from 1852 to 1901, was a prominent figure in the 'New Sculpture' movement. The de Clarke Monument stands out as an unusual and high-quality outdoor bronze memorial, reflecting the leading design trends of late Victorian and Edwardian tombs, with a blend of Neoclassicism and Jacobean Revival styles. It is regarded as the finest tomb in the cemetery. Clarke served as Colonel Commandant of the Royal Engineers.