Building record 0750600000 - West Wycombe war memorial, St Lawrence's churchyard
Summary
Stone war memorial cross in West Wycombe churchyard, built in 1927 to commemorate those killed in WW1
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1437427: West Wycombe War Memorial (DBC10182)
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Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built 1927, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Tall stone Calvary Cross on a three stepped base to commemorate those killed in WW1 (B1).
Photograph (B2).
Grade II. First World War memorial of 1927 with Second World War additions. 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; Architectural interest - a well-carved example of a Calvary cross; Group value - with the Church of St Lawrence (Grade I), the mausoleum (Grade I), and the scheduled monument of Camp on Church Hill (B3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKNIWM REF: 8354.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC25294 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2016. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 82812 94980 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
May 2 2020 12:16PM
