Monument record 0751000000 - Hitcham War Memorial
Summary
Stone war memorial cross, outside St Mary's churchyard, commemorating parishioners killed during WW1 and WW2.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1447961: Hitcham War Memorial (DBC10180)
Map
Type and Period (2)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built by 1925, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- CROSS (Built by 1925, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A latin cross in stone on an ocatgonal three stepped base outside St Mary's Hitcham commemorates parishioners who were killed in action during WW1 and WW2. In good condition (B1).
Further details and photographs (B2).
Grade II. First World War memorial with Second World War additions. Reasons for Designation: Historic interest - As an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20; Architectural interest - An elegant Latin cross memorial with finely carved details; Group value - For its relationship with the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary (B3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKIWM Ref: 8267.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC25293 Digital archive: Historic England. 2017. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 92004 82551 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Jul 26 2023 11:32AM
