Listed Building: War Memorial (1392197)

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Grade II
Authority English Heritage
NHLE 1392197
Date assigned 24 July 2007
Date last amended

Description

War memorial, 1922 with later addition. A stone Celtic cross on a rectangular shaft mounted on a tall plinth resting on a 4 step base. The inscription on the front of the plinth reads: TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY/OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/WERE KILLED, DIED/FROM WOUNDS OR SICKNESS CONTRACTED/IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1919, followed by 17 names with regiments, and below: ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ORGANISED BY THE STRENSALL BRANCH/OF THE BRITISH LEGION. On the left return of the plinth is inscribed WORLD WAR/1939-1945/REMEMBER, followed by 6 names. The cross bears a further inscription half way up the shaft reading THEY GAVE/THEIR LIVES/THAT WE/MIGHT LIVE. Above this is deeply incised floral decoration covering the shaft and the head of thecross, with a central rose. Below the inscription is a relief carving of a soldier facing left asnd looking downwards, with his hands resting on his gun before him. Near his feet are representations of a field gun and part of a tank. A laurel leaf surrounds his head. Summary of Importance War memorials have a very strong historical and cultural significance on both a local and national scale. The memorial cross at Strensall is a fine example with a high standard of craftsmanship in the carving of its decoration and the reflief figure of a First World War soldier. As a record of the fallen of both World Wars it is clearly of national significance.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6346 6090 (6m by 5m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SE66SW
Civil Parish Strensall, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Nov 30 2021 9:27PM

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