Summary
First World War memorial, unveiled on 17 July 1921, with Second World War additions.
Reasons for Designation
North Cowton War Memorial, unveiled 17 July 1921, 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 solemn and evocative marble urn memorial.
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 dedicated at North Cowton on 17 July 1921 as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the South and North Cowton community, who lost their lives in the First World War. It commemorates nine local servicemen who died during the First World War.
Details
MATERIALS: white marble memorial, sandstone flags, iron railings.
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