Summary
War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Silverstone’s war memorial, which stands opposite St Michael’s Church, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Design: a tall and well-executed medieval-style cross;
* Group value: with the Grade II-listed church of St Michael.
History
The memorial was erected in 1920 to commemorate both those who died in the First World War, and also those who served and returned. Inscriptions were added at a later date to commemorate those villagers who died in service during the Second World War, and to mark the village’s contribution to the Northampton General Hospital War Memorial fund. A post and chain-link fence was added in 2013 to help to protect the memorial from passing traffic.
Details
The memorial stands on the pavement on the main triangular space in the village centre, opposite the Grade II-listed St Michael’s church. It takes the form of a limestone cross, c4m high, with a floriated wheel-head. This stands on a square plinth, which itself stands on a low, two-stage, octagonal base. Each corner of the plinth is ornamented with a single, blind, lancet.
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