War Memorial Cross in Churchyard 30 Metres to East of Chancel
WAR MEMORIAL CROSS IN CHURCHYARD 30 METRES TO EAST OF CHANCEL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1348039
- Date first listed:
- 19-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial Cross in Churchyard 30 Metres to East of Chancel
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL CROSS IN CHURCHYARD 30 METRES TO EAST OF CHANCEL
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- Date:
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- Reference:
- IOE01/01102/02
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1348039
- Date first listed:
- 19-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial Cross in Churchyard 30 Metres to East of Chancel
- Statutory Address 1:
- WAR MEMORIAL CROSS IN CHURCHYARD 30 METRES TO EAST OF CHANCEL
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL CROSS IN CHURCHYARD 30 METRES TO EAST OF CHANCEL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- Dacorum (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Great Gaddesden
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 02905 11272
Details
GREAT GADDESDEN GREAT GADDESDEN
TL 01 SW
(North side)
3/101 War Memorial Cross
- in churchyard 30m to
East of chancel
GV II
War Memorial Cross. Circa 1920, to a standard design by Sir Reginald
Blomfield, called 'The Cross of Sacrifice'. Second inscription added
after 1939-1945 war. Portland stone with bronze sword fixed to cross.
About 4.5m high, facing E, the monument consists of a tapering cross of
chamfered rectangular section with expanded ends to top and arms,
moulded base, tall inscribed plinth of elongated octagonal plan, 2 high
steps above 2 low steps, all of similar plan. The bronze sword, about
two-thirds the height of the cross shaft, has a fluted grip, ogee domed
pommel, simple cross-guard with central boss and 3-lobed ends, and
pronounced central rib to blade. Beside 18 names and regiments, the
primary inscription reads 'IN MEMORY/OF THE MEN/OF THIS PLACE/WHO
FELL/IN THE/GREAT WAR/1914/1918'. At base of plinth 'LET US GIVE /
HUMBLE THANKS /TO ALMIGHTY GOD /FOR VICTORY '.
Listing NGR: TL0290511272
This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 14 March 2017.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 157880
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 14 March 2017 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/28804
War Memorials Online, accessed 14 March 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/95462
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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