Summary
First World War memorial.
Description
First World War memorial.
DESCRIPTION: Shrub End War Memorial is located next to All Saints Church, Shrub End Road.
It comprises a low cenotaph, constructed of concrete blocks with steel reinforcements and concrete render, with two flutes, one either side of the inscription, and a triangular top. There is a small raised laurel wreath on the front face. Below this is a marble plaque which carries the dedication TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD,/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES).
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16 February 2022 to correct building materials.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also the official policy of not repatriating the dead which meant that the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss.
One such memorial was raised at Shrub End as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.
It commemorates 17 local servicemen who died during the First World War.
Reasons for Listing
Shrub End War Memorial, which is situated on Shrub End Road, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Historic interest:
* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20.
Architectural interest:
* a simple yet evocative cement cenotaph.
Group value:
* with the Grade II-listed Leather Bottle Public House.
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Recommended Books
Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
Old House Care and Repair
Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)