Bredgar War Memorial

BREDGAR

302/0/10005 THE STREET 05-NOV-07 BREDGAR WAR MEMORIAL

II War Memorial. Portland stone. 1920 to commemorate the fallen of World War I with additional dedications to the fallen of World War II.

DESCRIPTION:The memorial is in the form of a wheel-head (or Celtic) cross atop a tall chamfered shaft. This is mounted on a three-tier square plinth atop a two-step square base. The top tier of the plinth bears the following inscription in flush lead lettering on its east face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN FROM THIS / PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. The four faces of the lower part of the plinth bear the names of the fallen of World War I and their regiments or Service. The south face of the memorial bears the inscription '1939-1945' followed by the two names of the fallen of World War II with another on the chamfer of the top step of the base.

HISTORY: Unveiled on 1st December 1920.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The War Memorial at Bredgar is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:

• As an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community
• Although of a standard design, it shows care in its detailing and carving
• Occupies a prominent position in this conservation area

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, 30 November 2016.