Memorial dedicated to the soldiers from Næstved and nearby regions who sacrificed their lives in the battles for the homeland during 1848-50 and 1864. This monument was established by a local group known as ‘The Danish Defence Brothers for Næstved and surrounding areas’ and was officially unveiled on 14 April 1904.
Initially, the memorial was situated at St. Morten’s Church Square, but in 1967 it was moved to the intersection near the church on Østergade. The original design featured the memorial stone accompanied by two vertical cannons and several cannonballs surrounding its base. When the monument was relocated, discussions with the local pastor resulted in the cannons and cannonballs being transferred to the Guard Hussar Regiment, where they are currently exhibited alongside a memorial at the Grønnegade Barracks.
Over time, the memorial stone has been restored multiple times. The first restoration coincided with its relocation to Østergade and was managed by sculptor Erik Hemmingsen. Another restoration was carried out nine years later in 1986 by stonemason Eigil Caspersen, who refreshed the engraved 1758 inscriptions. Additional upkeep occurred to mark both the 100th anniversary of the monument’s inauguration and the 125th anniversary of the Danish Defence Brothers for Næstved and surrounding areas.
Location: Østergade, 4700 Næstved.