Summary
First World War memorial with further names added after the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Ripley War Memorial 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 simple yet affecting sandstone memorial pillar;
* Group value: with Grade-II listed buildings including Chantry House, Star Cottage, the market cross, the stocks and the Grade II*-listed Church of All Saints.
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 Ripley by the Ingilby family of Ripley Castle as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community, who served in the First and Second World Wars. It commemorates 51 local servicemen who served during the First World War, five of whom died. Following the Second World War, a dedication was added to commemorate the 28 local servicemen who served and the one that died in that conflict.
Details
MATERIALS: sandstone pillar, bronze plaques.
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