WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MIDDLE BROOK STREET

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A war memorial of wood and limestone commemorating those fallen in war in the period 1914-1918. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1393192
Date first listed:: 18-Sep-2008
List Entry Name:: WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Statutory Address:: WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MIDDLE BROOK STREET

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1393192
Date first listed:: 18-Sep-2008
List Entry Name:: WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Statutory Address 1:: WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MIDDLE BROOK STREET

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.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

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.

Understanding list entries

Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:: WAR MEMORIAL IN THE CHURCHYARD OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MIDDLE BROOK STREET

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:: Hampshire
District:: Winchester (District Authority)
Parish:: Non Civil Parish
National Grid Reference:: SU 48356 29749

Reasons for Designation

The War Memorial in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Winchester has been designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community. * It is a simple yet elegant memorial. * Although this memorial is relatively plain, the carving of both the wooden crucifixion and the stone base is of good quality.

Details

869/0/10110 MIDDLE BROOK STREET 18-SEP-08 War memorial in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church

II A war memorial of wood and limestone commemorating those fallen in war in the period 1914-1918.

DESCRIPTION: The war memorial consists of a well carved wood crucifixion with INRI scroll and gable above, on the north side of the churchyard. The crucifixion is set into a lead socket, which in turn sits on a limestone base with incorporated shaft. The shaft bears the dates 1914 set above 1918, and to either side on the base are inscribed the names of the fallen. The foot of the base has a projecting kerb on which is inscribed the legend: 'TO THE TENDER AND LOVING HANDS OF THE ALL MERCIFUL SAVIOUR WE COMMEND THE SOULS OF OUR BRETHEREN WHO FROM THIS PARISH AND CONGREGATION RESPONDED TO THE CALL OF DUTY FOUGHT FOR THE FLAG AND DIED FOR THE COUNTRY'. The base is set on a plinth of concrete with a surround of concrete pavers. The Crucifixion and inscription face south west, and the other sides of the memorial have no decoration or inscriptions. The whole is about 3.5m high.

HISTORY: Nothing is known about the circumstances of the construction of this War Memorial as it is not recorded on the National Inventory of War Memorials. It commemorates those fallen in war in the period 1914 to 1918.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: The War Memorial in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Winchester is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * It is an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community. * It is a simple yet elegant memorial. * Although this memorial is relatively plain, the carving of both the wooden crucifixion and the base is of good quality.

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, 25 July 2017.

Legacy

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Legacy System number:: 502439
Legacy System:: LBS

Sources

Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 6 December 2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/130152
War Memorials Register, accessed 25 July 2017 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/72538

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.