Summary
First World War memorial, 1920.
Reasons for Designation
Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk, which stands beside the Congregational 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 made in the First World War;
* 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 numerous designated assets including the Congregational Church (including Salt Family Mausoleum to South) (Grade I), and within the Saltaire World Heritage Site.
History
The war memorial commemorates 25 men who lost their lives in the First World War. Funds for the memorial were raised by the Pastor and there is an associated Roll of Honour within the church which lists not only the fallen from the congregation and school, but also all who served. The memorial was unveiled in 1920 by Reverend P Drummond Pringle MA. It was designed by RG Phillip ARCA of Bradford and was built by Messers J and P Obank, Bradford. The bronze plaque was cast by Messrs Carpenter and Sanctuary, Shipley. In 2014 the memorial was cleaned and the bronze plaques re-patinated.
Details
MATERIALS: Bolton Wood stone obelisk, bronze plaque.
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