Monument record 0753500000 - Memorial Hall, Ballinger
Summary
A war memorial hall with two associated bronze plaques commemorating parishioners killed in WW1 and WW2.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (3)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- MEMORIAL HALL (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- PLAQUE (Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A memorial hall and two associated bronzes plaues. Plaque 1 was erected to commemorate 7 parishioners who were killed in action during WW1 and Plaque 2, 4 who were killed in action during WW2. Both plaques are in good condition. The foundation stone was laid by local clergy/dignataries on 19 August 1922 and the hall was opened on 4 November 1922. The unveiling was performed by Lt General Sir Francis Lloyd on 7 June 1924. The sponsor was Capt Ivor Stewart Liberty and the hall designed by Messrs Forbes and Tate, architects and constructed by H J Wright, builders (B2).
Photographs of memorials and further details of the seven parishioners who were killed in WW1 (B1).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <2>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. 8149.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 91157 03054 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT MISSENDEN, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
May 25 2025 5:52PM
