Listed Building: OFFHAM WAR MEMORIAL IN ST MICHAELS CHURCHYARD (1392475)
Grade | II |
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Authority | |
Date assigned | 17 March 2008 |
Date last amended |
Description
Listing Text:
OFFHAM
191/0/10008 CHURCH ROAD
17-MAR-08 OFFHAM WAR MEMORIAL IN ST MICHAELS CHU
RCHYARD
II
War memorial. World War I with additional dedications to the fallen of World War II.
DESCRIPTION: Located in St Michael's churchyard, approximately 7m to the south of the church, looking out to the east across a road to open farmland. It comprises a simple square stone obelisk atop a plinth, with a prominently moulded top, on a two step base. The main inscription is on the lower east face of the obelisk: ALL HONOUR / GIVE / TO THOSE / WHO NOBLY / STRIVING / NOBLY FELL / THAT WE / MIGHT LIVE / 1914-1918. The names of the 15 fallen (forename and surname only) are inscribed on the plinth below. The south face of the plinth has the inscription: 1939-1945 followed by the 4 names of the fallen of World War II (initials and surname).
HISTORY: The date of unveiling is not known. The obelisk is a common type of World War I memorial, continuing its popularity from Boer War examples influenced in large part by the erection of Cleopatra's Needle in 1878.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION:
* As an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community;
* Although of a common type, the obelisk is well proportioned and sympathetic to its location in the churchyard;
* Group value with the Grade I St Michael's Church.
TQ6603758053
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Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 6603 5805 (point) |
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Map sheet | TQ65NE |
County | KENT |
District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Civil Parish | OFFHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 13 2010 9:50AM