Summary
First World War Memorial erected in c1920 in memory of seven men of the parish of Tormarton who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War, and subsequently another two men who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Tormarton War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impacts of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a simple but imposing design, including a cross pattee, well-crafted in Costwold stone;
* Intactness: the structure survives well;
* Group value: it groups well with the adjacent church of St Mary Magdalene (Grade I) and the listed memorials within the churchyard.
History
A First World War Memorial erected in c1920 in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene's church in Tormarton, in memory of seven men of the parish who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War, and subsequently another two men who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the Second World War.
Details
First World War Memorial erected in c1920 in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene’s, Tormarton, in memory of seven men of the parish who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War, and subsequently another two men who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the Second World War.
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