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Summary

War memorial comprising a granite cross on a square base. The memorial was erected in 1926.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1437471: Mamhead War Memorial

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WAR MEMORIAL (World War I - 1914 AD to 1918 AD)

Full description

Historic England, 2016, Malmhead War Memorial, South of the Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Mamhead, Devon (Correspondence). SDV359679.

Notification of completion of initial assessment.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of war memorials erected across England. One such memorial was erected in the churchyard of the Church of St Thomas the Apostle in Mamhead. It was unveiled on 21 February 1926 and commemorates the six men from this parish who lost their lives during the conflict.
Details
A First World War memorial, erected 1926.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial is carved from granite and is square on plan. It comprises a rough-hewn Latin cross which is mounted on a low plinth which in turn rests on a stone base. The front (west) face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF MAMHEAD WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST O LORD / AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. The north and south faces carry the names of the fallen.

Historic England, 2016, Mamhead War Memorial, South of the Church of St Thomas the Apostle,
Mamhead, Devon (Correspondence). SDV359940.

Notification that the war memorial has been added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
It was recommended for listing at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Design interest: a simple, yet expressive memorial in the form of a Latin cross;
Historic interest: as a permanent testament to the sacrifices made by this community in the First World War, it is of strong historic and cultural significance both at a local and a national level;
Group value: with the listed buildings which form its setting, namely the Church of St Thomas the Apostle (Grade II*) and a number of Grade II listed churchyard tombs.

Historic England, 2016, National Heritage List for England, 1437471 (National Heritage List for England). SDV359353.

Mamhead War Memorial.
Summary of Building
A First World War memorial, erected 1926.
Reasons for Designation
Mamhead War Memorial of 1926 is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Design interest: a simple, yet expressive memorial in the form of a Latin cross; * Historic interest: as a permanent testament to the sacrifices made by this community in the First World War, it is of strong historic and cultural significance both at a local and a national level; * Group value: with the listed buildings which form its setting, namely the Church of St Thomas the Apostle (Grade II*) and a number of Grade II listed churchyard tombs.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of war memorials erected across England. One such memorial was erected in the churchyard of the Church of St Thomas the Apostle in Mamhead. It was unveiled on 21 February 1926 and commemorates the six men from this parish who lost their lives during the conflict.
Details
A First World War memorial, erected 1926.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial is carved from granite and is square on plan. It comprises a rough-hewn Latin cross which is mounted on a low plinth which in turn rests on a stone base. The front (west) face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF MAMHEAD WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST O LORD / AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. The north and south faces carry the names of the Fallen.

Historic England, 2016, War Memorial within the grounds of St Thomas Church, Mamhead (Correspondence). SDV359669.

Notification that Historic England is considering the above War Memorial for addition to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (‘The List'), as part of their response to the centenary of the First World War.

Imperial War Museum, 2016-2018, War Memorials Register, WM Ref: 56412 (Website). SDV359666.

War memorial situated near the south entrance to St. Thomas's Church. Granite cross with square base. Base inscribed in black lettering. Map object approximate based on this source.

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