Monument record 0720800000 - War Memorial, Main Street, Mursley
Summary
War memorial cross built in 1920, commemorating people from Mursley who died in WW1 and WW2
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1436495: Mursley War Memorial (DBC10170)
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Type and Period (2)
- CROSS (Built 1920, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built 1920, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
An ionic cross constructed of granite and 3650mm high. Commemorates those who died serving in WW1 and WW2. Constructed by Mr A J Gurney, builder and unveiled by Mrs O Selby-Lowndes on 22 April 1922. In good condition (B1).
Photographs of the memorial and further details (B2).
Grade II. First World War memorial unveiled on 22 April 1920 with further names added after the Second World War. Reasons for Designation: - Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20; -Design: as an elegant and well-proportioned wheel-head cross; - Group value: with the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, listed at Grade II+ (B3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKIWM 8018.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC25283 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2016. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 81754 28564 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MURSLEY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 26 2024 2:49PM
