Summary
A war memorial cross of 1920 date constructed of red Peterhead granite.
Reasons for Designation
Nether Broughton 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 raised at Nether Broughton 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 takes the form of a traditional cross, and was made by Messrs Squires, of Bingham. It was unveiled on Sunday 31 October 1920 by Mr CJ Phillips, JP, of Old Dalby Hall and dedicated by the rector, the Reverend EG Watts. The memorial lettering was restored in 2017.
Details
A war memorial of 1920 date.
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