Monument record 0715800000 - Newton Longville War Memorial, St Faith's Church
Summary
Early twentieth century war memorial obelisk outside Newton Longville churchyard, commemorating local people who served and those who died in WW1 and WW2
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1437711: Newton Longville War Memorial (DBC10187)
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Type and Period (2)
- OBELISK (Built by 1925, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built by 1925, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Very tall, thin obelisk constructed of Portland stone within a small ornamental garden. Commemorates those who died serving in WW1 and WW2. In good condition (B1).
Photograph of the memorial along with details of those who died in WW1 (B2-3).
Grade II. First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. Reasons for Designation: 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 - an elegant obelisk in the Classical style; Group value - with the Grade I-listed Church of St Faith (B4).
Sources (4)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKNIWM Ref:8038.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC24037 Digital archive: Roll of Honour. 2011. National database of Rolls of Honour.
- <4>SBC25298 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2016. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 84811 31424 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON LONGVILLE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 1 2024 8:16PM
