Summary
First World War memorial, 1919, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
The Keyhaven War Memorial of 1919, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as a poignant reminder of the tragic impact that the First and Second World Wars had on the small community;
* Design interest: a simple structure using modest materials, reflecting the Christian values and limited funds of the fishing hamlet.
History
The great wave of memorial building in the years following the First World War honoured the many thousands of troops lost, marking the great impact of the international conflict at a local level. Memorials provided a focal point for grieving communities, whose dead were often not repatriated.
Details
First World War memorial, 1919, with later additions for the Second World War.
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