Summary
First World War Memorial unveiled in September 1919.
Description
First World War Memorial unveiled in September 1919.
MATERIALS: it is formed of red polished granite and concrete.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross set upon a plinth of three steps, itself set on the square concrete base. It is approximately 6ft tall including the base. The inscription is on the east side, facing towards the road, and reads: IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF/ 4 IRBY BOYS/ NAMES/ THE BROTHERS/ NAMES/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1919/ ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF IRBY
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also the official policy of not repatriating the dead: therefore the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss. One such memorial was raised at Irby Upon Humber as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.
Irby Upon Humber War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Andrew's Church (Grade I). It was unveiled on Sunday 21 September 1919 in a service and ceremony led by the Rector, Reverend William Brydges Sayers. He himself revealed the memorial after the service on behalf of his son, also William, who had lost a leg in at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The memorial commemorates four local boys, including two brothers whose parents were in attendance at the unveiling.
Reasons for Listing
Irby Upon Humber War Memorial, which is situated in St Andrew's Churchyard and was unveiled in September 1919, 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 well-executed polished-granite Latin cross.
Group value:
* with the Grade I listed Church of St Andrew and Grade II listed Old Rectory.
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