Doddington And Newnham War Memorial

The Doddington and Newnham War Memorial is a monument constructed of Devonshire granite, erected in 1919 to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those from Doddington and Newnham who died in the First World War, and later extended to include those who died in the Second World War. The memorial stands on the parish boundary between the two villages, on the southern side of The Street. It features a three-stepped octagonal base, surmounted by a plinth and a cross with a tapered octagonal shaft. An inscription in black lettering on the plinth reads "IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM/ DODDINGTON AND NEWNHAM WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919", followed by "NEWNHAM 1939-1945 DODDINGTON." The names of the 26 individuals from the First World War are listed on the west side for Doddington and the east for Newnham; the 10 names of those who died in the Second World War are listed similarly, divided to reflect their village of origin. A committee led by Brigadier-General Jefferys oversaw the memorial’s promotion, with costs of just over £170 met by subscriptions from the villages and others. The stone was supplied by Messrs Nankivell and Rooke, of Tavistock, and erected by Messrs Whiting Bros, of Ospringe. The site was given by Brigadier-General and Mrs Jeffreys and later donated to Doddington Parish Council. It was unveiled by Major-General Thuillier. In the 21st century, new steps and a handrail have been added to improve access to the monument. The memorial is designated at Grade II for its historic and cultural significance, and for its simple yet refined architectural design as a tribute to the fallen.