Monument record 0722000000 - Gawcott war memorial, Holy Trinity Churchyard
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1449799: Gawcott War Memorial (DBC10177)
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Type and Period (2)
- CELTIC CROSS (Built 1922, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built 1922, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A small rough hewn granite celtic cross on a simple york stone base 3.35m in height. Commemorates war dead who served in WW1 and WW2. Designed by W Coles, architect and unveiled by Maj-Gen Sir Scott Moncrieff on 22 April 1922. Cross and base are in good condition (B1).
Photographs of the cross and details of WW1 war dead (B2).
Grade II. First World War memorial, designed by W Coles and unveiled 23 April 1922, 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 - A well-executed wheel-head cross; Group value - With the Grade II+ listed Church of Holy Trinity (B3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database. UKIWM 8069.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC25290 Digital archive: Historic England. 2017. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 67979 31845 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUCKINGHAM, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Nov 16 2023 5:57PM
