War Memorial
WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1392711
- Date first listed:
- 13-Aug-2008
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1392711
- Date first listed:
- 13-Aug-2008
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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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:
- WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Yatton
- National Grid Reference:
- ST4345765326
Reasons for Designation
The war memorial at Yatton has been designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * It has strong cultural and historical significance within both a local and national context * It forms a poignant reminder of the effects of tragic world events on this local community * Although a simple monument, it is an elegant and dignified memorial that contributes to the village street scene
Details
YATTON
1066/0/10022
13-AUG-08
HIGH STREET
War Memorial
II
War memorial. Circa 1922. Probably Portland stone. A tall, monolithic Ionic column set upon a square plinth. It stands on four shallow steps. A bronze or brass plaque on the north face of the plinth is inscribed: 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF YATTON / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / (name and regiment)'. Plaque to west side reads: `TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOUR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE WAR OF 1939-1945 / (surname and regiment for those on war service; name of those killed by enemy action)'.
HISTORY: Designed by the Reverend F.E. Peert and unveiled on 22nd July 1922 to commemorate the men of the parish who were killed in the First World War. Further inscriptions were added to those who died in the Second World War.
REASON FOR DECISION: The war memorial at Yatton is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* It has strong cultural and historical significance within both a local and national context
* It forms a poignant reminder of the effects of tragic world events on this local community
* Although a simple monument, it is an elegant and dignified memorial that contributes to the village street scene
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, 8 March 2017.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 505183
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 8 March 2017 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/29360
War Memorials Online, accessed 8 March 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/94938
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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