War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery
WAR MEMORIAL IN HAYCOMBE CEMETERY, WHITEWAY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1395753
- Date first listed:
- 15-Oct-2010
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery
- Statutory Address:
- WAR MEMORIAL IN HAYCOMBE CEMETERY, WHITEWAY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1395753
- Date first listed:
- 15-Oct-2010
- List Entry Name:
- War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery
- Statutory Address 1:
- WAR MEMORIAL IN HAYCOMBE CEMETERY, WHITEWAY ROAD
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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 IN HAYCOMBE CEMETERY, WHITEWAY ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Bath and North East Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 71938 63641
Details
WHITEWAY ROAD
656-1/42/1897
War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery
GV II
War memorial. c1950, but to a design of 1919. By Sir Reginald Blomfield adapted as WWII memorial.
MATERIALS: Portland stone ashlar.
EXTERIOR: Tall `Cross of Sacrifice¿ on five stepped octagonal plinth. Cross has bronze sword on both faces. Base has steps and low piers projecting on either side. On north side of memorial row of plain stones, bronze plaque on Portland stone plinth nearby, `This tablet marks the graves of those who died in Bath during the air raids on 25th, 26th and 27th April 1942'. Whole is well landscaped and interesting continuation of the WWI tradition. Sir Reginald Blomfield was one of Principal architects of the Imperial War Graves Commission, and this design was adapted for use in many places, including, in Bath, the City of Bath memorial in Queens Parade (qv), and Locksbrook Cemetery (qv).
Listing NGR: ST7193863641
This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 June 2017.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 511163
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 16 June 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/251342
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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