Summary

First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.

Description

First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.

The memorial stands opposite the All Saints’ church (Grade I). It is c3.3m tall and comprises a two-stepped square base surmounted by a square plinth and tapering shaft, with a sword, and Celtic cross of granite. The inscription and names have been added in lead lettering.

The inscription on the memorial reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 (NAMES). Additional names have been added of those lost in the Second World War.

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, 16 December 2016.

History

Broad Chalke War Memorial was unveiled and dedicated on 17 April 1921 on land donated by Mr John Stephens.

In 2007, War Memorials Trust awarded a grant of £315 towards the cost of cleaning and re-lettering the memorial.

Reasons for Listing

Broad Chalke War Memorial, which stands to the south of the church of All Saints', is listed at Grade II for the following reasons:
* 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;
* Design: a well-executed granite cross;
* Group value: with the nearby Grade I listed church of All Saints’.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26678125

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Recommended Books

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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)