Summary
First World War memorial,1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Description
First World War memorial, 1920, with Second World War additions.
MATERIALS: Lancashire (Stainton) limestone; lead lettering.
DESCRIPTION: Haverigg War Memorial comprises a closed-wheel head Lancashire limestone cross, with intaglio carved HIS and strap work, on a tapering four-sided shaft, tapering plinth and single-stepped base with rough-hewn risers, surrounded by white marble chippings, inside a low square kerb. An inscription on the shaft reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF HAVERRIGG/ WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The main face of the plinth bears the names of the 35 Fallen of the First World War, while nine names from the Second World War are recorded on the sides in leaded lettering. The reverse is unadorned. The base of the memorial cross is surrounded by white marble chippings, enclosed within a low kerb
History
Haverigg war memorial is situated within the churchyard of the Church of St Luke. It is prominently situated to the north side of the chancel, passed on two sides by the path leading to the church. It was built by Fairbairn and Hull, at a cost of £100, and was unveiled on 12 September 1920 by Colonel D J Mason of Workington. The following year, a new bell for the church was also unveiled as part of the memorial scheme. The memorial commemorates 35 local servicemen who fell in the First World War and nine men who fell in the Second World War. It was restored using private funds and re-dedicated on 24 September 2015. The concrete base was replaced by marble chippings within a limestone kerb, the memorial was cleaned and a small number of leaded letters replaced.
Reasons for Listing
Haverigg War Memorial, built 1920, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Historic interest:
* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impacts of world events on this coastal community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20.
Architectural interest:
* it is a dignified monument executed in good quality materials, which provides an elegant and fitting tribute to the Fallen of the district from both World Wars.
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