War Memorial in Churchyard of St Marys Church
WAR MEMORIAL IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391440
- Date first listed:
- 08-Dec-2005
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial in Churchyard of St Marys Church
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1391440
- Date first listed:
- 08-Dec-2005
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial in Churchyard of St Marys Church
- Statutory Address 1:
- WAR MEMORIAL IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
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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 IN CHURCHYARD OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hampshire
- District:
- East Hampshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bentworth
- National Grid Reference:
- SU 66521 40278
Details
BENTWORTH
430/0/10010 CHURCH STREET
08-DEC-05 War Memorial in churchyard of St Mary'
s Church
GV II
War memorial. 1920 Erected by Messrs. Noon and Company of Guildford. Doulting limestone.
DESCRIPTION: The memorial consists of a four step base on which stands a tapering octagonal shaft on a small square plinth block. Above the plinth, at the base of the shaft is a moulded ring decoration. The slightly floriated Latin cross at the top of the shaft also has a moulded ring decoration at its base.
On the top west facing step of the base is a dedication to the men of the parish who fell in the Great War which reads: 'Sacred to the men of Bentworth who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 leaving to us who pass where they passed an undying example of faithfulness and willing service.' On the top step panel facing south are inscribed four names in alphabetical order, including that of Lt. Col. Neville Elliot-Cooper VC, DSO MC of the Royal Fusiliers. On the same step on panels facing north and east are inscribed five names on each panel arranged in alphabetical order. On the third step facing west, is the inscription: '1939-1945. And in second dedication to the memory of those others who passing later also fell leaving no less glorious name.' On the same step, panels facing south east and north are inscribed, in alphabetical order, with three names on each panel.
HISTORY: The decision for the erection of the First World War memorial was made at a parish meeting on 7th February 1920. It was erected by Messrs. Noon and Company of Guildford, and was dedicated on the 28th November 1920 by the Rev. AG Bather. The memorial was unveiled by Major General Jeffreys CB, CMG, of Burkham, who was officer in command of the London District.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: This plain but elegant memorial has an intrinsic historic interest, and the link it forges between the local community and world events gives it additional significance. It also has group value with St. Mary's Church and the Hankin family tomb in the churchyard.
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, 6 December 2016.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 494312
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 06/12/2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/63093
War Memorials Online, accessed 06/12/2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/63350
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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