Listed Building: Farnsfield War Memorail (3.28.96)
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| Grade | II |
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| Authority | Historic England |
| Date assigned | 27 August 2019 |
| Date last amended |
Description
The (Whitby stone) memorial comprises a square ashlar masonry plinth with a two-stepped base above, the lower step has a moulded cornice. Above the base is a tall slender tapering shaft, atop of which is a Latin cross with fleur de lys and a small bronze sword of sacrifice inset at the centre. There is a commemorative plaque on the upper step of the base which reads : IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ W HO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ GOD KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE WORLD WARS OF/ 1914 - 1918 AND 1939 – 1945/. - JESU MERCY -/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. On the lower part of the base is a further larger plaque on which is inscribed the Roll of Honour. Unveiled in 1922
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Sources (1)
- SNT228 Published document: DOE. Listed Building Description.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 64628 56565 (3m by 2m) |
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| Map sheet | SK65NW |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Farnsfield, Newark |
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Record last edited
Aug 27 2019 2:37PM
