Listed Building: BREDGAR WAR MEMORIAL (1392296)
Grade | II |
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Authority | |
Date assigned | 05 November 2007 |
Date last amended |
Description
Listing Text:
BREDGAR
302/0/10005 THE STREET
05-NOV-07 BREDGAR WAR MEMORIAL
II
War Memorial. Portland stone. 1920 to commemorate the fallen of World War I with additional dedications to the fallen of World War II.
DESCRIPTION:The memorial is in the form of a wheel-head (or Celtic) cross atop a tall chamfered shaft. This is mounted on a three-tier square plinth atop a two-step square base. The top tier of the plinth bears the following inscription in flush lead lettering on its east face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN FROM THIS / PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. The four faces of the lower part of the plinth bear the names of the fallen of World War I and their regiments or Service. The south face of the memorial bears the inscription '1939-1945' followed by the two names of the fallen of World War II with another on the chamfer of the top step of the base.
HISTORY: Unveiled on 1st December 1920.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The War Memorial at Bredgar is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* As an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community
* Although of a standard design, it shows care in its detailing and carving
* Occupies a prominent position in this conservation area
External Links (0)
Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 8803 6046 (point) |
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Map sheet | TQ86SE |
County | KENT |
District | SWALE, KENT |
Civil Parish | BREDGAR, SWALE, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 15 2010 2:13PM