Summary

A First World War memorial dating from c.1920, altered by the addition of the names of the Fallen of the Second World War.

Description

A village war memorial of c.1920.

MATERIALS: a granite cross on a granite plinth, with a concrete base. Granite posts linked by metal chains.

DESCRIPTION: the monument sits adjacent to the church yard on the main road through the village. The principal front faces south. The celtic style cross is square in section with rough-hewn surfaces, and sits atop an irregular shaped plinth on which is carved the inscription, "1914 - 1918/ IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)". The inscriptions are carved directly into the granite.

SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the monument is surrounded by eight granite pillars, square in section with pyramidal heads. These are linked by metal chains.

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, 15 December 2016.

History

A war memorial of c.1920 commemorating the fallen of the First World War. Little altered since its construction, save for the addition of the names of the fallen of the Second World War after 1945.

Reasons for Listing

Brompton Ralph War Memorial 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;
* Design: a well-executed stone cross.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26677569

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