Summary of Building War memorial, unveiled in 1921. Reasons for Designation The war memorial, in the churchyard of the Church of St Matthew, Normanton on Trent, designed by Sharpe and Hoggard and unveiled in 1921, is listed at Grade II for the following principal 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; * Architectural interest: as a simple but poignant design of war memorial; * Group value: conferred by its close proximity to the Grade II* listed Church of St Matthew, and a number of other listed buildings nearby including the Old School and Normanton Hall, both listed at Grade II. History The war memorial, in remembrance of men from Normanton on Trent lost in the First World War, was unveiled on 14 April 1921 by Col OJ Huskison and dedicated by the vicar, the Rev EM Turner. It was designed and made by Sharpe and Hoggard (of Retford) at a cost of £130. Details War memorial, unveiled in 1921, by Sharpe and Hoggard of Retford. The memorial, in granite, comprises a short obelisk, with a small laurel wreath in relief, on a plinth set on a three-stepped base. The inscription on the front (east face), in lead lettering, reads (on the lower section of the obelisk): TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (9 names) (and on the plinth) GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS, THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. ST JOHN 15.13. On the side (south face) of the plinth is a further leaded inscription giving the name of one man lost in the Second World War.