Summary
First World War memorial, c. 1920, with later additions.
Reasons for Designation
Earls Barton War Memorial, on the green alongside All Saints’ 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 I listed church of All Saints and other listed structures around The Square.
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 Earls Barton 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.
Details
First World War memorial, c. 1920, with later additions.
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