Summary
First World War memorial, unveiled on 22 April 1922, with further names added after the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Elvetham War Memorial, unveiled on 22 April 1922, 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 community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: an elegant lantern cross with carved decorative details;
* Group value: with Elvetham Hall Registered Park and Garden (Grade II) and the church of St Mary (Grade I).
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, both as a result of the huge impact the loss of three quarters of a million British lives had on communities and the official policy of not repatriating the dead, which meant that the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss. One such memorial was raised at Elvetham as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.
Details
MATERIALS: limestone
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