Monument record MYO4121 - War Memorial, Main Street, Nether Poppleton
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Location
| Grid reference | SE 5576 5504 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55NE |
| Civil Parish | Nether Poppleton, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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LEST WE FORGET/ 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (NAME)
Stone memorial cairn commemorating local lives lost in WWI, WWII and later wars. It was originally commissioned by subscription - though largely financed by the Banks family (of 'Banks Music' fame). It was dedicated at a service on 24th November 1920. The cairn style of the memorial is very unusual within England, and this is one of only two such found in the country, giving the nomination strong rarity value and arguably worthy of national listing. The nomination is a landmark and focal point within the village. There is communal significance through the construction and preservation of a monument by local people, for local people, to remember lost members of the community. There is a degree of historic value due to the monument's relation to the World Wars, as well as some artistic value through the unusual design choice for the monument.
York Civic Trust
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2024 3:34PM