Summary
War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Holy Trinity War Memorial, which is situated in the churchyard, 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: an elegant Portland stone memorial pillar and cross, with four panels that form a crescent shape.
History
The memorial was designed by Mr Evelyn Hellicar, FRIBA and erected by Messrs Earp and Hobbs. It was unveiled on the evening of Thursday 29 July 1920 by Colonel Cuthbert James MP and dedicated by Dr Storrs, Dean of Rochester. Special prayers and the service were led by the Vicar the Rev JFW Gomperty MA, with Mrs Moate at the organ. Recorded by year of death on two panels are the names of 28 local men who died in the First World War. On the outer panels are recorded the names of 18 members of the Armed Forces who died in the Second World War and 15 local civilians killed during the war.
Details
War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
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