Summary
First World War memorial, dedicated in 1921.
Reasons for Designation
Linch War Memorial, situated by the junction of Linch Road, Midhurst Road and Fenhurst Road, 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 two World Wars;
* Design and artistic interest: a modest yet well-executed memorial, with the more recent addition of a sculptural work by a noted contemporary sculptor.
History
Linch War Memorial was dedicated on 27 November 1921 to the men of Linch (also spelled Lynch) who fought and died in the First World War. A name was subsequently added to remember the fallen of the Second World War.
Details
The monument takes the form of a stone memorial cross, with an octagonal shaft and base, standing on an octagonal plinth with four steps. The lower part of the shaft is broader, with steeply pitched gables on each face. Set beneath one of the gables to the east side is a niche, with a small bronze statue of St George by the artist Philip Jackson. This was installed in 2000, the fate of the original sculpture is unknown.
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