Summary

A First World War memorial, dating from 1922; further inscriptions added after Second World War.

Description

A First World War memorial, dating from 1922; further inscriptions added after Second World War.

DESCRIPTION: the memorial is carved from granite and takes the form of a Celtic-style wheel cross set on a square plinth with a two-stepped base. The structure stands on a square slab. The front (east) face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918./ (NAMES). Immediately below, on the upper step, is the inscription: SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1949./ (NAMES).

This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 15 December 2016.

History

The war memorial in Creech St Michael was unveiled on 1 January 1922, as part of the great wave of commemoration of the sacrifice made by the fallen from communities across the country. It was originally set up on Sycamore Walk but was then relocated to south-east, within the churchyard of St Michael’s Church (Grade I). It commemorates the men of the parish who lost their lives during the First World War. A further inscription to the Fallen from the Second World War was later added.

Reasons for Listing

Creech St Michael War Memorial of 1922 is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Design interest: for its simple but well-proportioned design;
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Group value: with the Church of St Michael which is listed at Grade I and a number of Grade II listed chest tombs.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26678026

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Recommended Books

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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)