War Memorial
WAR MEMORIAL, THE TYNING
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393521
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2009
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL, THE TYNING
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393521
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2009
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- WAR MEMORIAL, THE TYNING
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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, THE TYNING
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bath and North East Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Freshford
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 78636 59923
Reasons for Designation
Freshford war memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * An eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community * Good use of local materials, with symbolic interest of the Eternal Flame surmounting the obelisk.
Details
FRESHFORD
67/0/10011 THE TYNING
11-NOV-09 (Northwest side)
War Memorial
II
War memorial. 1922. Bath stone obelisk on square plinth, with chamfered corners, and three-stepped base. The obelisk is surmounted by a bronze Eternal Flame. The plinth bears a dedication on its south face to those lost in World War I on a slate plaque. The inscription reads `TO THE MEN OF FRESHFORD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919' below this is a list of 17 names followed by ' "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERYMORE" '. A smaller slate plaque on the top step bears the names those lost in WWII. The inscription reads `1939 - 1945' followed by a list of four names.
HISTORY: The memorial was dedicated on 18 April 1922 and unveiled by the Marquis of Bath. The engraving of the plaque was carried out by George Moore, a local public house landlord and former stonemason.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: Freshford war memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* An eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community
* GGood use of local materials, with symbolic interest of the Eternal Flame surmounting the obelisk.
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, 15 December 2016.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 506899
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 15 December 2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/7186
War Memorials Online, accessed 15 December 2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/116115
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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