Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Barnetby Boys Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of the church of St Barnabas, 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 well-proportioned and dignified Celtic cross.
History
Barnetby le Wold War Memorial, known as the Barnetby Boys Memorial, was unveiled on 5 December 1920 to commemorate the 30 local servicemen who died in the First World War. It is attributed to the local architect Wilfrid Bond (1870-1935), who also designed the adjacent St Barnabas’ church (1926-7). The memorial was paid for by public subscription. The unveiling, by Mr William Wood Lowish of Manor House, was carried out at a ceremony led by local clergy and attended by a large gathering. The original inscription did not include the names of the fallen; these were added later along with the names of those 11 who died in the Second World War.
Details
DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in the south-east corner of the grounds of St Barnabas’ Church, and stands within a small enclosure facing the road. The memorial is made of grey granite and takes the form of a Celtic cross. It stands on a square, single-stepped base with chamfered corners, which is painted white. Above this rises a square, three-stage and tapering plinth which bears the inscriptions in black lettering. The simple and undecorated Celtic cross rises above this.
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