Summary
First World War memorial, probably early 1920s, with later addition after the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
St Cleer War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
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 erected at St Cleer, most probably in the early 1920s, as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by 24 men from the local community who lost their lives in the First World War. A further dedication was added after the Second World War to those who died during this conflict.
Details
First World War memorial, probably early 1920s, with later addition after the Second World War.
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