Summary
First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. Erected in 1923. Architect unknown.
Reasons for Designation
Nordelph War Memorial, which stands in front of Nordelph Village Hall, 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;
* Design: a rough-hewn Celtic Cross, with carved sword of sacrifice, loosely derived from the architect Sir Reginald Blomfield’s Cross of Sacrifice for the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission.
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. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also 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 Nordelph as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War. Funded by public subscription, it was situated on land gifted by A H Worth. It was unveiled, and dedicated by the Reverend Dr E E Bradford DD, in 1923.
Details
First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. Erected in 1923. Architect unknown.
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