Summary

War memorial, unveiled in 1920. Restored and re-dedicated in 2012-3.

Description

War memorial, unveiled in 1920. Restored and re-dedicated in 2012-3.
The memorial, of Roche Abbey stone, comprises a rough-hewn Celtic cross set on a boulder-like plinth, its front face smooth and carrying the names of the men commemorated. An inverted sword of remembrance is carved on the upper part of the cross shaft, while the lower part of the shaft carries the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF (on the north side) and 1914-1918 (on the south side). The plinth stands on a base of large, rough-hewn slabs. The plinth carries inscriptions on the north and south sides - the inscription on the north side gives the 12 names of the men lost, together with 1914-1918, while the inscription on the south side reads ALSO IN HONOURED MEMORY OF (4 names) / 1939-1945.”

This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 24 January 2017.

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8 October 2021 to reformat the text to current standards.

History

The war memorial, in remembrance of the men of Nether Langwith lost in the First World War, was unveiled on 8 August 1920 by Mrs Warner Turner of Cuckney House and dedicated by the vicar, the Revd J W Smith. The monument was designed and constructed by Lidster & Brammer of Worksop. The monument was restored and re-dedicated in 2012/3. The memorial steps were replaced and a flagstone base and renovated fence were installed around the memorial. A new plaque commemorating the fallen of the Second World War was added.

Reasons for Listing

The war memorial, on the village green on Main Road, Nether Langwith, 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: the memorial is a thoughtfully designed Celtic cross with good carved detailing;
* Group value: for its proximity to the Jug and Glass Inn and Brook House farm, both listed at Grade II.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26676899

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)