Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone
Ticehurst War Memorial, The Square, Ticehurst, Rother, East Sussex, TN5 7AA
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1458898
- Date first listed:
- 26-Sept-2018
- List Entry Name:
- Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone
- Statutory Address:
- Ticehurst War Memorial, The Square, Ticehurst, Rother, East Sussex, TN5 7AA
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1458898
- Date first listed:
- 26-Sept-2018
- List Entry Name:
- Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone
- Statutory Address 1:
- Ticehurst War Memorial, The Square, Ticehurst, Rother, East Sussex, TN5 7AA
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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:
- Ticehurst War Memorial, The Square, Ticehurst, Rother, East Sussex, TN5 7AA
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- East Sussex
- District:
- Rother (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Ticehurst
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ6891530226
Summary
A stone First World War memorial of 1921, and adjacent Second World War memorial stone of 1947.
Reasons for Designation
Ticehurst War Memorial, of 1921, with later memorial stone of 1947, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Historic interest:
* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20.
Architectural interest:
* modest, but poignant First World War memorial and Second World War commemorative stone, formed of good quality materials.
Group value:
* as two monuments making up a single memorial, and with an adjacent representative group of village buildings, all listed at Grade II.
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 in Ticehurst, East Sussex, as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community, who lost their lives in the First World War.
The memorial was originally dedicated by the Reverend G H Gray, and unveiled by Lieutenant-Colonel G L Courthope on 27 February 1921. After the Second World War a separate commemorative stone was added, and the combined memorial was re-dedicated by the Dean of Battle on 27 July 1947. The memorial does not record the names of the combatants who served or died in either conflict.
An ornamental fence was also added in 1947, but this has subsequently been replaced by iron railings.
Details
A stone First World War memorial of 1921, and adjacent Second World War memorial stone of 1947.
MATERIALS: Devonshire granite.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on a triangular grassed area, in the middle of the Ticehurst village square. It is formed of a tall, rough-hewn Celtic cross, which has a carved knot to the head. It stands on a three-stepped octagonal base, which is inscribed with the words 'LEST WE FORGET OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 1914 – 1918'.
A separate segmental-headed stone of remembrance is located on the eastern edge of the grassed area. It has a rough-hewn surround, and the polished face is inscribed with the words 'IN PROUD / THANKSGIVING / 1939 – 1945'.
The combined memorial is surrounded by a set of later C20 metal railings*.
* Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’), it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Online Monument 10493, accessed 25/7/2018 from WMO www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/249010
Imperial War Museum, accessed 25/7/2018 from www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/17089
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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