Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Great Houghton War Memorial, which stands on High Street facing the village 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 this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Design: a well-executed medieval-style cross;
* Group value: with the Grade II*-listed church of St Mary the Virgin.
History
Built at a cost of £150, Great Houghton War Memorial was unveiled on 3 October 1920 by General Lord Horne KCB. The names of two servicemen from the village who died during the Second World War were added at a later date.
Details
The war memorial stands in a small garden across the road from the Grade II*-listed Church of St Mary the Virgin. The garden is at the west end of The Cross, an open space in the centre of the village which affords views of the memorial from all bar the northern side. The raised location, accessed from the road by six steps, is said to mark the position of a tree around which the commemorated First World War servicemen had played as young children.
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