Summary
First World War memorial erected in 1921, designed by H Worger, a builder of Boughton Aluph, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Boughton Aluph and Eastwell War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impacts of world events on this community and the sacrifices made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a granite war memorial in the form of a Latin Cross of impressive size, inscribed with the names of the parish war casualties;
* Group value: it is situated in a prominent position on the village green, which has eight listed buildings around its sides, within Boughton Lees Conservation Area.
History
This war memorial was unveiled on 6 February 1921 by Lady Northcote of Eastwell Manor, who had made a substantial contribution to the £140 building cost. It was designed and erected by the village builder, H G Worger, and the iron railed enclosure was made by Frederick Ladd, the village blacksmith.
Details
First World War memorial erected in 1921, designed by H Worger, a builder of Boughton Aluph, with later additions for the Second World War.
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