Summary
First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Brinkworth War Memorial, which stands in Brinkworth Cemetery, 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;
* Architectural interest: a simple yet dignified granite wheel-head cross.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. One such memorial was raised at Brinkworth as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by 20 members of the local community who had lost their lives. Following the Second World War a bronze plaque was added to the memorial, commemorating two men who died in that conflict. A further metal strip has been added to the front face of the memorial’s base, carrying one name.
Details
The war memorial is situated in Brinkworth Cemetery on the north side of The Street, behind the cemetery railings and just to the right of the entrance gate. Of granite, the simple memorial is in the form of a small wheel-head cross on a tapering shaft. The shaft rises from a square, tapering, plinth which stands on a low step.
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