Summary
First World War memorial, unveiled on 15 July 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Eynsford War Memorial, which stands in the centre of the village, 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;
* Architectural interest: as a simple, enduring memorial in the form of a granite Celtic cross.
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 Eynsford, as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War. It was unveiled on 15 July 1920 by Sir William Hart Dyke.
Details
First World War memorial cross, unveiled 15 July 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
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