Blaisdon War Memorial

The Blaisdon War Memorial is a First World War memorial that was erected in 1920. It is constructed of roughly-hewn granite and features black metal lettering. The memorial is situated in an elevated position at the road junction of Velthouse Lane and Blaisdon Lane, directly opposite the entrance lodge to Blaisdon Hall.

The design includes a crusaders’ cross with four round holes at the cross head and the carved hilt of a crusader’s sword, although the blade is no longer present. This cross is set on a rounded rectangular base that has a two-stepped plinth.

On the front (north-east) face of the base, there is a recessed area that bears the inscription: "IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918." Below this inscription are the names of seven men who died in the First World War, along with the quotation, “LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND, WE FOR ENGLAND DIED.” The top step of the plinth features the quotation, “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.”

Additionally, a polished granite plaque has been added to the bottom step, which is inscribed with "1939 – 1945" and lists the names of five men from the parish who died in the Second World War.

In front of the war memorial, there is a stone retaining wall, and metal railings are present on the sides and rear of the memorial.