Summary
First World War memorial, 1921.
Reasons for Designation
St Patrick’s Congregation War Memorial, Dipton, situated in the churchyard of St Patrick’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 First World War;
* Architectural interest: an elegant and well-carved Celtic cross.
History
The memorial was erected in 1921 to commemorate those 51 servicemen who attended St Patrick’s Church, who had died fighting in the First World War. In 1994 the memorial was moved c16m to the south.
Details
The Portland stone memorial is a Celtic cross, standing in the lawn in front of St Patrick’s Church and Presbytery. In the centre of the cross head is the figure of Christ. The front face of the cross arms and the shaft are decorated with intricate interlace patterns carved in relief. The shaft rises from a tapered, square, plinth that stands on a three-stepped, square, base.
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