West Wickham War Memorial
Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham, BR4 9FJ
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1432790
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-2017
- List Entry Name:
- West Wickham War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham, BR4 9FJ
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1432790
- Date first listed:
- 13-Jan-2017
- List Entry Name:
- West Wickham War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham, BR4 9FJ
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham, BR4 9FJ
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Bromley (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ3870065457
Summary
First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
West Wickham War Memorial, unveiled in 1921, 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 sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a simple yet elegant memorial 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 the country. Erected by Messrs Farmer and Brindley, on land donated by Mrs McAndrew, West Wickham was one such memorial. The memorial was originally located in the High Street, near Sherwood Avenue. It was unveiled on Sunday 12 June 1921 by Lt-Colonel Vansittart, one time commander of the 8th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, and the dedication was by the Rector, the Rev. H Bertie Roberts. The 'Last Post' was sounded by Sergeant Bartlett, Corporal Winch and Corporal Doughty of the 1st Cadet Battalion, RWK Regiment.
The memorial was moved in 1939 to Corkscrew Hill and re-dedicated by the Bishop of Croydon on 22 December 1939. An additional plaque was unveiled on Sunday 10 November 1946, during the Remembrance Day Parade by the Deputy Mayor of Beckenham Councillor TW Mallett. The service was conducted by the Rector of St John's the Rev. JP Gough and the Rev. TM Morrow (Methodist Church). Mr Grover of the British Legion and Home Guard Association sounded the 'Last Post'.
Details
First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
MATERIALS: constructed of granite.
DESCRIPTION: Celtic cross on a double stone plinth set on a mound. Names of fallen are embossed on 3 bronze plaques fixed to the rear and sides of the base.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF WEST WICKHAM/ WHO SERVED AND FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ THIS INSCRIPTION IS ADDED IN REMEMBRANCE/ OF THOSE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ 1939 - 1945.
Other sides: (NAMES).
Sources
Websites
War memorials in Bromley, accessed 5th December 2016 from http://www.bromley.gov.uk/directory/6/war_memorials_in_bromley
War Memorials Online, accessed 5 December 2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/162143
War Memorials Register, accessed 5th December 2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/3851
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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