Gate Piers And Gates To Memorial Stadium

A memorial gateway dating from 1921, consisting of five square gate posts with two double and two single iron gates. The piers are arranged symmetrically, with a taller central pier featuring two stone plaques arranged vertically. The upper plaque commemorates the Rugby Football Players of Bristol who served in the First World War (1914-1918), stating the ground was established in 1921. The lower plaque remembers those who served and lost their lives in the Second World War (1939-1945). A decorative architrave sits above the upper plaque, while the pier shaft has a moulded cornice and a stepped base, mirroring the height of the smaller, surrounding piers. The double iron gates feature simple vertical bars with a central fascia displaying the words 'BRISTOL RUGBY' and 'MEMORIAL GROUND'. Single gates are positioned between the two outer piers on each side.

The Memorial Stadium, now home to Bristol Rovers Football Club, was constructed shortly after the First World War for the Bristol Rugby Club and dedicated to its members lost in that conflict. A memorial service continues to be held at the gates on Armistice Day. The gate piers serve as a reminder of the impact of world events on the local community.