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Monument details
| HER Number: | TQ 86 SE 292 |
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| Type of record: | Listed Building |
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| Name: | BREDGAR WAR MEMORIAL |
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Summary
War Memorial. Portland stone. 1920 to commemorate the fallen of World War I with additional dedications to the fallen of World War II.
| Grid Reference: | TQ 88036 60460 |
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| Map Sheet: | TQ86SE |
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| Parish: | BREDGAR, SWALE, KENT |
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Monument Types
- WAR MEMORIAL (Modern - 1920 AD to 1920 AD)
- ANTI TANK BUOY (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
Full description
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Listing Text:
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
Three anti-vehicle obstacles define the boundary of the monument (2)
<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
<2> Pillbox Study Group, Pillbox Study Group communication (Verbal communication). SKE52253.
Sources and further reading
| Cross-ref.
| Source description | | <1> | Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. |
| <2> | Verbal communication: Pillbox Study Group. Pillbox Study Group communication. |
