St Neot War Memorial
Tripp Hill, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1453841
- Date first listed:
- 09-Mar-2018
- List Entry Name:
- St Neot War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Tripp Hill, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1453841
- Date first listed:
- 09-Mar-2018
- List Entry Name:
- St Neot War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Tripp Hill, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Tripp Hill, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- St. Neot
- National Grid Reference:
- SX1842867835
Summary
A First World War memorial, constructed 1921 by J Sweet & Sons of Liskeard, with later additions following the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
St Neot War Memorial, erected in 1921 and altered following the Second World War, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Historical Interest:
* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact on the local community of the events of the First World War.
Architectural Interest:
* a well-executed example of a Celtic wheel cross.
Group value:
* with other listed buildings nearby, including St Neot Bridge and the K6 telephone kiosk.
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. One such memorial was raised at St Neot 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 commemorates 24 local servicemen who died during the First World War. St Neot war memorial was constructed in 1921 by J Sweet & Sons of Liskeard at a cost of £78. The metal used for the memorial was donated by a local blacksmith, Edward Kent of Ley, with the railings constructed by his sons Robert and Richard. When the railings were selected for addition to the Second World War metal collection, Edward Kent stood in front of the railings in order to protect them from being removed. Following the Second World War, a dedication was added to commemorate the fallen of that conflict.
The memorial is prominently located in the village, close to the Grade II-listed St Neot Bridge.
Details
A First World War memorial, constructed 1921 with later additions following the Second World War.
MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of granite and stands in a small enclosure bounded by stone walls.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a square, three-stepped base with tapering shaft which rises to a wheel-head cross. On its north-east elevation, mounted in black lettering, it bears the inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. To the south-east elevation, TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939-45/ (NAMES).
SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the memorial is surrounded on three sides by a low metal chain link fence supported by metal posts and situated within a small quadrilateral Remembrance garden. This is accessed by a two door swing gate with latch and enclosed by walls of slate rubble topped by granite coping stones.
Sources
Websites
Booklet prepared for Remembrance Day Service in St Neot, accessed 12/01/2018 from http://www.stneotarchive.co.uk/remembrance_day_booklet_nov_2015.html
Imperial War Museum entry for St Neot War Memorial, accessed 12/01/2018 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/26109
St Neot War Memorial and the Kent Family, accessed 16/01/18 from http://www.stneotarchive.co.uk/world_war_1_exhibition_photos.html
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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