Summary
First World War memorial, c. 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Grendon War Memorial, in the churchyard of St Mary’s church, is listed at Grade II for the following 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;
* Design: a well-executed, elaborate, stone cross;
* Group value: with the Grade II*-listed church of St Mary.
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 Grendon, c 1920, as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community, who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial stands in the south-east corner of the churchyard of the church of St Mary (Grade II*), overlooking Main Road.
Details
First World War memorial, c. 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
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