Cambois War Memorial
Cambois War Memorial
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391431
- Date first listed:
- 28-Nov-2005
- List Entry Name:
- Cambois War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Cambois War Memorial
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391431
- Date first listed:
- 28-Nov-2005
- List Entry Name:
- Cambois War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Cambois War Memorial
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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.
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:
- Cambois War Memorial
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- East Bedlington
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 30593 83690
Details
1761/0/10006
CAMBOIS
Cambois War Memorial
28-NOV-05
II
First World War Memorial, sandstone with granite panels. Square three-stepped stone base; rectangular pedestal with inset granite panels surmounted by segmental pediment. Pillar with carved stone wreath at base of shaft, carrying pedestal monument with shield and cross.
Inscription on front reads TO THE/GLORY OF GOD/AND IN MEMORYOF/THOSE WHO FELL/IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS"
Inscriptions on other faces contain the names of the fallen. Set in brick walled enclosure with pillars and stone coping; granite plaque affixed to wall; bearing names of the fallen of the Second World War, reads 1939 -1945. (Names).
HISTORY: The date of the original monument is unknown but the Second World War plaque was unveiled in 1947 and dedicated by the Rev Chambers. The address was given by Mr Gray, former headmaster of the nearby school, who had taught all of those killed. The whole was restored in 1995.
SOURCES: North East war memorials Project ref 33836
An attractive First World War Memorial with Second World War additions which evinces strong local ties with the names of the fallen. Designated Grade II listing.
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, 9 February 2017.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 494613
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 9 February 2017 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/33836
War Memorials Online, accessed 9 February 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/90543
North East War Memorials Project, accessed 6 September 2018 from http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6836
North East War Memorials Project, accessed 6 September 2018 from http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6837
Other
North East War Memorials Project Ref. 33836,
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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