Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Eastington's war memorial, which stands in the churchyard of the church of St Michael and All Angels, 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 well-executed stone cross;
* Group value: with the Grade II*-listed church of St Michael and All Angels.
History
The memorial was unveiled in August 1920 by Brigadier J E Bush CB; the Right Reverend Bishop Foddam led the prayers. The names of servicemen who died during the Second World War were added later. Bronze panels repeating the names were added to the memorial in 1995, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of VE Day.
Details
The memorial stands in the north part of the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels (Grade II*). It takes the form of a wheel-head limestone cross on a tapering, octagonal shaft, mounted on a square, two-tier plinth. The transition from the cross to the shaft is marked by carved foliage.
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