Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
Ashby War Memorial, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN22 2JR
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1487334
- Date first listed:
- 29-Aug-2023
- List Entry Name:
- Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Ashby War Memorial, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN22 2JR
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1487334
- Date first listed:
- 29-Aug-2023
- List Entry Name:
- Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Ashby War Memorial, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN22 2JR
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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:
- Ashby War Memorial, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN22 2JR
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE8989008627
Summary
Ashby War Memorial.
Reasons for Designation
Ashby War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Architectural Interest:
* as a well-executed Celtic cross with a Sword of Sacrifice.
Historic Interest:
* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice made in the conflicts of the C20.
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. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also the official policy of not repatriating the dead: therefore, the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss.
One such memorial was raised at Ashby as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the 63 members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.
The mason was Mr Harry Kitchinson. The memorial was unveiled in May 1925, and this was attended by Sir Berkeley Sheffield MP and local clergy and dignitary.
The memorial was originally located at Ashby Turn and was relocated to its present location in 1963. The memorial was altered after the Second World War to include the dates 1939-1945.
Details
A First World War memorial, built after 1919; altered after the Second World War.
MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is square on plan and is constructed of a stone shaft with marble pillar and plinth.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location in the foreground of St Paul’s Church and to the east of the associated Church Hall. It is set within a paved area with a designed flowerbed with the outline of a cross to the west.
The memorial comprises a Celtic cross with a Sword of Sacrifice set on a stone shaft. These are set on a marble pillar and plinth, again set on a four-stepped base. Set to the rear of the base are two pairs of pillars supporting a low wall. The wall is engraved with a wreath and the dates 1914 and 1918.
The main inscription, in pale lettering on the front of the plinth reads: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF ASHBY/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ WORTHY OF HONOUR.
Beneath this, on the front face of the upper step of the base, is the additional inscription: 1939-1945.The names are inscribed on the three remaining faces of the plinth.
Sources
Websites
Imperial War Museum War Memorials Register – Scunthorpe (Ashby) War Memorial, accessed 18/07/2023 from https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/34946#
War Memorials Online – Ashby, accessed 18/07/2023 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/215541
Roll of Honour- Scunthorpe, Ashby War Memorial, accessed 18/07/2023 from https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Lincolnshire/Ashby.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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