Military Rank:

General

First Name:

George

Last Name:

Monck

Memorial Type:

Monument - Other

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

No known

Inscription:

Merton
Birthplace of
General George Monck

Allegiance:

Changed sides

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Clean and unblemished sign in 2026

Memorial Notes:

George Monck was a professional soldier who served initially with the royalists and was captured by Parliament at the battle of Nantwich in January 1644. After being in captivity for two years he was released and went on to serve in Scotland 1650-1652. He was a general at sea during the first Anglo Dutch War 1652-1654 and was army commander in Scotland at the restoration in which he played a pivotal role.

There is a further identical road sign at the northern end of the village.