Summary
First World War memorial, unveiled on 19 July 1919, with further names added after the Second World War and later conflicts.
Reasons for Designation
Redynch War Memorial, unveiled 19 July 1919, 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: a shelter or shrine in Tudoresque style displaying a high level of craftsmanship and good quality materials.
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 Quavey, Redlynch as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who served in the First World War.
Details
MATERIALS: brick and oak.
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