Summary
First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Steeple Ashton War Memorial, which stands at the junction of Church Street and High Street, 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-carved and delicately ornamented memorial cross;
* Group value: with numerous Grade II-listed structures around the road junction.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. One such memorial was raised at Steeple Ashton as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by 27 members of the local community, who lost their lives in the First World War. Following the Second World War the details of six men who fell in that conflict were added.
Details
DESCRIPTION: The tall stone memorial cross is located on the corner of Church Street and High Street, Steeple Ashton. A Latin cross stands at the top of the decorated limestone shaft, rising from the capital of the shaft. The capital is decorated with carved acanthus leaves, and the shaft is decorated with a twisting rope pattern and roses carved in low relief.
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