Summary
First World War memorial, 1920.
Reasons for Designation
Cambo War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of Holy Trinity 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 First World War;
* Architectural interest: a tall and imposing obelisk in the Classical style;
* Degree of survival: unusually the memorial has not been adapted for Second World War commemoration, and thus retains its original design intent;
* Group value: with Holy Trinity church (Grade II) and other listed structures in the churchyard.
History
Cambo War Memorial was unveiled at a very well attended ceremony on 4 July 1920 by Sir George Trevelyan of Wallington Hall. The ecumenical service was led by the vicar, Reverend CA Fitch. The memorial cost c £167 and commemorates 22 local men who died during the First World War. It was damaged by a falling tree and has been repaired.
Details
The memorial stands on high ground in the southern part of the churchyard of Holy Trinity church (Grade II). It comprises a c5m tall obelisk, square on plan, in grey granite. A wreath, carved in relief, hangs from the obelisk’s tip. The obelisk stands on the shallow cornice of the tapering plinth. The plinth stands on a three-stepped base.
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