Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Eastgate War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of All Saints' church, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a modest yet poignant war memorial employing traditional motifs.
History
Eastgate War Memorial was unveiled in April 1920 by JA Hildyard of Horsley Hall, and dedicated by Canon Crudace, vicar of the parish church. The memorial commemorates not only those local servicemen who died during the First World War, but all who served. Following the Second World War, the name of one man who died in that conflict was added.
Details
The granite memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints church. It comprises a small wheel-head cross standing on a tall pedestal, rectangular on plan. The pedestal stands on a plain rectangular base. The east face of the pedestal is inscribed OUR FALLEN HEROES above a plain Latin cross, with on a plaque below the names of the four servicemen who died during the First World War. The inscription concludes WORLD WAR 1939-45/ (1 NAME)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
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