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Latitude: 52.1924 / 52°11'32"N
Longitude: -2.1912 / 2°11'28"W
OS Eastings: 387026
OS Northings: 254927
OS Grid: SO870549
Mapcode National: GBR 1G5.JTY
Mapcode Global: VH92T.Y5Y3
Plus Code: 9C4V5RR5+XG
Entry Name: War Memorial, Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood
Listing Date: 18 October 2016
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1438453
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5
County: Worcestershire
Electoral Ward/Division: Nunnery
Built-Up Area: Worcester
Traditional County: Worcestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Worcestershire
Church of England Parish: Worcester Holy Trinity and St Matthew
Church of England Diocese: Worcester
A First World War memorial of c.1919, moved to its present position c.1969.
A First World War memorial of c.1919, moved to its present position c.1969.
MATERIALS
The memorial is constructed of stone.
DESCRIPTION
The memorial takes the form of a stone cross and plinth standing on a three-stepped base. The cross has a figure of Christ attached to it and is surmounted by a small moulded gable.
The plinth bears the inscription, "TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1949 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ IS IT NOTHING TO YOU ALL YE THAT PASS BY BEHOLD/ AND SEE IF THERE BE ANY SORROW LIKE UNTO MY SORROW".
This war memorial was originally erected adjacent to Holy Trinity Church on Shrub Hill in Worcester, as part of the great wave of commemoration of the sacrifice made by the fallen from communities across the country. Holy Trinity Church was demolished in 1969, and the memorial was moved to the nearby Church of the Holy Trinity and St Matthew, which had been built 1964-5 by Maurice W Jones. That church was also demolished c.2012.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION
The war memorial on Lichfield Avenue, Ronkswood, Worcester 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, retained and relocated following the demolition of the original Holy Trinity Church;
* Design: a well-executed stone cross, with good detailing.
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