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Bassetlaw Outdoor War Memorials Survey

Prepared by the Conservation Team May 2014 (updated November 2015)

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Document details Title: Bassetlaw Outdoor War Memorials Survey Summary: This document comprises the Council’s survey of all outdoor war

memorials within Bassetlaw District. Approved: The original survey document was approved at Planning Committee

on the 21st May 2014.

This updated version taken into account the recent listing of a large number of the memorials covered in the survey, including some listing amendments. This version also removes reference to the memorial at Serlby which was removed in 2002 and now includes reference to a memorial in Bothamsall. This document was approved at Planning committee on the 18th November 2015.

Document availability: Copies of this war memorial survey document are available at Bassetlaw District Council (Planning Services) and on the Council’s website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/ For further information on this document, please contact the Council’s Conservation Team on (01909) 533484, 533191 or 533427 or email [email protected]. Front page: Photographs of outdoor war memorials within Bassetlaw District, February-March 2014 (source: Bassetlaw District Council, 2014)

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/

mailto:[email protected]

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Contents

Section Page 1. INTRODUCTION 4 What is a war memorial? 4

Types of war memorials 4

Why survey outdoor war memorials? 4

2. BASSETLAW OUTDOOR WAR MEMORIALS SURVEY 6 WM01: Retford War Memorial, The Square, Retford 6

WM02: Sevastopol Cannon, Cannon Square, Retford 7

WM03: Fives Court, King Edward VI School, London Road, Retford 8

WM04: Ordsall War Memorial, All Hallows Street, Ordsall, Retford 9

WM05: Worksop War Memorial, Memorial Avenue, Worksop 10

WM06: Victoria Hospital Dedication Stone, Memorial Avenue, Worksop 11

WM07: St Anne’s War Memorial, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop 12

WM08: Lady Chapel, Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert, Priorswell Road, Worksop 13

WM09: Hardwick War Memorial, Hardwick Village (Clumber), Worksop 14

WM10: Boer War Memorial, Worksop Town Hall, Potter Street, Worksop 15

WM11: Ranby War Memorial, Blyth Road, Ranby 16

WM12: Beckingham War Memorial, Rectory Gardens, Beckingham 17

WM13: Dunham-on-Trent, Ragnall & Darlton War Memorial, Main Street, Dunham-on-Trent 18

WM14: East Markham War Memorial, High Street, East Markham 19

WM15: Everton & Scaftworth War Memorial, Mattersey Road, Everton 20

WM16: Gringley on the Hill War Memorial, Mill Hill, Gringley on the Hill 21

WM17: Grove War Memorial, Main Street, Grove 22

WM18: Hayton War Memorial, Church Lane, Hayton 23

WM19: Laneham War Memorial, Main Street, Laneham 24

WM20: Lound War Memorial, Town Street, Lound 25

WM21: Misterton War Memorial, High Street, Misterton 26

WM22: Normanton on Trent War Memorial, South Street, Normanton on Trent 27

WM23: North Leverton War Memorial, Main Street, North Leverton 28

WM24: North & South Wheatley War Memorial, Church Street, North Wheatley 29

WM25: Scrooby War Memorial, Low Road, Scrooby 30

WM26: Sturton le Steeple War Memorial, Church Street, Sturton le Steeple 31

WM27: Tuxford War Memorial, Lincoln Road, Tuxford 32

WM28: Blyth & Hodsock War Memorial, Spital Road, Blyth 33

WM29: RAF & RCAF Memorial Cairn, High Street, Blyth 34

WM30: Bothamsall Cemetery Gates, Redhill Lane, Bothamsall 35

WM31: Barnby Memorial Hall, High Street, Blyth 36

WM32: Carlton in Lindrick War Memorial, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick 37

WM33: Harworth War Memorial, Main Street, Harworth 38

WM34: Langold War Memorial, Doncaster Road, Langold 39

WM35: Nether Langwith War Memorial, Main Road, Nether Langwith 40

WM36: Oldcotes War Memorial, Maltby Road, Oldcotes 41

WM37: St John's Ambulance Brigade Welbeck Division Boer War Memorial, Winnings 42 Road, Welbeck

WM38: Shireoaks War Memorial, Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks 43

APPENDIX A: USEFUL CONTACTS AND LOCAL INFORMATION SOURCES 44

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1. Introduction 1.1 It is estimated that there are over 70,000 war memorials in England, commemorating

those lost in various wars ranging from the English Civil War right up to wars fought in the 21st century. War memorials are an important part of England’s heritage, with a memorial of some type being present in most towns and villages across the country.

What is a war memorial?

1.2 The Imperial War Museum (IWM) maintain a register of war memorials, called the UK National Inventory of War Memorials. The IWM defines a war memorial as:

“any tangible object which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate those killed as a result of war, conflict or peacekeeping; who served in war or conflict; or who died whilst engaged in military service.”

1.3 In addition, the IWM suggest that to be ‘erected’ or ‘dedicated’ as a memorial, there

must be some form of clear statement that defines the commemorative purpose of the structure and reports its installation. This statement is often found inscribed on the memorial itself and the unveiling/dedication service is usually recorded in the media.

Types of war memorial 1.4 On the inside of buildings, the most common type of war memorial found in England

are those placed inside of buildings, particularly churches, usually taking the form of a metal plaque, stone tablet or timber board. These are often displayed with associated rolls of honour, usually written on paper and framed.

1.5 Outside of buildings, the most common type of memorial is the free-standing memorial structure, such as crosses, columns, obelisks, cenotaphs and other sculpted figures.

Why survey outdoor war memorials?

1.6 Although of significance, memorials inside buildings are usually outside of Local Planning Authority control. The most common internal memorials, i.e. those in churches, are included within the exemption from Listed Building Consent enjoyed by ecclesiastical buildings. Further, many memorials are within unlisted buildings so again, are outside of planning control. Finally, internal memorials are usually protected from the effects of the weather, which is the main cause of damage to a memorial.

1.7 The most prominent war memorials are those outside of buildings. These are often in Local Authority ownership (including Parish Councils) and their presence contributes to the character of that area. All outdoor memorials receive some form of protection in the planning system in Bassetlaw, whether by being listed, by being within the curtilage of a listed building, by being within a Conservation Area, by being within a Registered Park & Garden or by being identified as ‘non-designated heritage assets1’.

1 Identified in line with the Council’s adopted criteria on the identification of ‘non-designated heritage assets’,

as adopted in January 2011 (and updated in July 2012),

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation-heritage/non-designated-heritage-assets.aspx

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation-heritage/non-designated-heritage-assets.aspx

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1.8 This purpose of this document is:

a) To fully catalogue all the outdoor war memorials within Bassetlaw District Prior to this survey and assessment, Bassetlaw District Council did not have a full and complete list of the District’s outdoor war memorials and in many cases, knew little of the local historic significance of individual monuments. As part of the Conservation Team’s role in maintaining and improving the council’s evidence base (for planning purposes), the creation of this list was the first essential step in helping to preserve the District war memorials and to secure they are fully taken account of in planning decision-making.

b) To survey the condition of each memorial Using the complete list, it is then important to survey the condition of each of the District’s 38 outdoor war memorials. This will firstly help identify those memorials which require some form of remedial work and will also help the allocation of any grant funding (whether from internal or external sources) towards any necessary repairs.

c) To confirm the Council’s support for the preservation, repair or sympathetic restoration of the District’s war memorials The Council will support the preservation, repair or sympathetic restoration of the District’s war memorials as identified in this survey document. The Council will also, where possible, offer financial or research assistance to the owners of war memorials to assist in their preservation, repair or restoration and will provide advice on submitting grant applications to external sources2.

1.9 An earlier version of this survey, approved in May 2014, was also used to support listing applications for a large number of the memorials. Most of these listing applications have subsequently been successful and this is reflected in this November 2015 update. In addition, a further war memorial, at Bothamsall, was discovered after the initial survey was approved.

1.10 The following section contains the Conservation Team’s survey and assessments of significance of the District’s outdoor war memorials. This contains photographs, background information and survey results of each war memorial identified.

2 Sources of grant funding and further advice on war memorials can be found on page 44 of this document.

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2. Bassetlaw Outdoor War Memorial Survey

WM01: Retford War Memorial, The Square, Retford

Grid reference: X-470497; Y-381167

Free-standing structure? Yes

Listed? Yes (Grade II*)

Conservation Area? Yes (Retford CA)

Registered Park & Garden? No

Non-designated heritage asset? n/a

Date unveiled: 14th September 1921

Unveiled by: Sir Frederick Milner

Dedication by: The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking

Memorial details:

Designed by Leonard W. Barnard (of Cheltenham), built by R.L. Boulton & Sons (also of Cheltenham); unveiled 14th September 1921 by Sir Frederick Milner, dedication by The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking; WW2 bronze plaques unveiled and dedicated on 6th May 1951; Korean War plaque unveiled and dedicated 17th August 2008.

Historic information source(s):

Retford Times, 16th September 1921

Memorial description:

Two-stepped base surmounted by four stage plinth, shaft and Eleanor Cross. Embodies the characteristics of a Roman milestone. Inscription on the top three stages of the plinth. WW1 names carved onto stone tablets. WW2 names on bronze plaques. Rectangular bronze plaque with Korea inscription in raised lettering fixed to 9 o'clock face of lowest plinth. Memorial is within octagonal enclosure of 24 iron posts linked with iron chains.

Link to Roll of Honour on Nottinghamshire County Council website:

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/rollofhonour/ WarMemorials/Details/385

Imperial War Museum UKNIWM Reference:

26975 War Memorials Trust Reference:

97220

Date surveyed: 24th February 2014

Condition: Good

Survey notes: Was restored in 2008; No Concerns

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/rollofhonour/WarMemorials/Details/385


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WM02: Sevastopol Cannon, Cannon Square, Retford



Listed? Yes (Grade II)




Date unveiled: 17th February 1859

Unveiled by: Gunner Cole (of the Royal Artillery)

Dedication by: n/a

Memorial details:

Sevastopol Cannon is a trophy memorial to the Crimean War (captured 1855); unveiled 17th February 1859 by Gunner Cole (of the Royal Artillery); Unveiled again on 29th March 1950 by the Mayor of Retford, Councillor T. Richmond

Historic information source(s): Retford & District Historical & Archaeological Society Review, 40th Anniversary; Volume 11; January 2008 - pages 52-54


Cast iron cannon on wood carriage attached to 2 stone steps and beneath iron overthrow with street lamp. Surround of chain guard and iron posts. Cannon bears two plaques, each with the inscription 'Captured Sevastopol 1855'.

Link to Nottinghamshire County Council Roll of Honour website:

n/a



None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Was restored in 2006; No Concerns.

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WM03: Fives Court, King Edward VI School, London Road, Retford







Date unveiled: 20th October 1924

Unveiled by: Mayor of Retford, Councillor J.R. Plant

Dedication by: Unknown

Memorial details:

Fives Court at King Edward VI School, opened 20th October 1924 by Mayor of Retford, Councillor J.R. Plant, in honour of former pupil William Eyre, paid for by his mother; Structure is of the Rugby Fives type.

Historic information source(s): The Retfordian, Christmas 1924 edition; www.eyemead.com/rgs-five.htm


Fives Court, of the 'Rugby Fives' type, rectangular walled structure with open front end, red brick with stone copings, approximately 4m high back wall with side walls decreasing in height towards front; interior is rendered and painted with bands of blue and grey; dedication stone with inscription: "IN MEMORY OF CAPT. WILLIAM EYRE; WHO DIED OF WOUNDS; AUGUST 19TH 1916; THEIR NAME LIVETH FOREVER MORE." Please note: the year of Capt. Eyre’s death is shown incorrectly – he actually died 19th August 1915.




None War Memorials Trust Reference:

None

Date surveyed: 17th March 2014

Condition: Acceptable

Survey notes: Some graffiti on outside and inside of court, minor damage to dedication stone and brickwork to rear

Please note: This memorial is located on private land and is therefore not accessible by the public.

http://www.eyemead.com/rgs-five.htm



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WM04: Ordsall War Memorial, All Hallows Street, Ordsall, Retford




Conservation Area? No



Date unveiled: 25th March 1951

Unveiled by: Unknown

Dedication by: Rev. C.H.B. Watson (Rector of Ordsall)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross, unveiled 25th March 1951, dedication by Rev. C.H.B. Watson (Rector of Ordsall), erected in honour of those lost in both WW1 & WW2, no names on memorial, quarried and carved in Cornwall, based on the ancient St Columb's Cross (in St Columb Major, Cornwall), present cross, posts and path replaced a timber cross unveiled 16th October 1949; Memorial window inside All Hallows' Church also dedicated on 16th October 1949;

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 21st October 1949 & 23rd March 1951


Square stone base surmounted by tapered stone plinth, tapered shaft and Celtic cross; leaded inscription, reads: "1914-1918; 1939-1945; IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO DID NOT RETURN"; within squared enclosure of concrete posts, although chains are missing.


n/a



None



Survey notes: Chains are missing from surrounding enclosure, although concrete posts with links are still in situ.

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WM05: Worksop War Memorial, Memorial Avenue, Worksop



Listed? Yes (Grade II*)

Conservation Area? Yes (Worksop CA)



Date unveiled: 30th May 1925

Unveiled by: General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien

Dedication by: The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell

Memorial details:

Cenotaph, unveiled 30th May 1925 by General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien and dedicated by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell; Designed by A.H. Richardson (of Worksop); made by Lidster & Brammer (of Worksop)

Historic information source(s): Sheffield Daily Independent, 1st June 1925; Worksop Guardian, 5th June 1925; Retford Times, 5th June 1925


Portland stone cenotaph on an Aberdeen granite base with two steps leading up to it. Wings extend from the cenotaph at each side. Names on bronze plaques attached to each side. Low chain link fence around the memorial. Whole stands on a traffic island in a road built for the memorial. Wreath in relief on the west side





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Condition: Good

Survey notes: Restored in 2010 and new memorial added in 2012; Some staining of stone from bronze plaques above.



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WM06: Victoria Hospital Dedication Stone, Memorial Avenue, Worksop



Listed? No




Date unveiled: 30th May 1925*

Unveiled by: Sir John Robinson (of Worksop Manor)


Memorial details:

Dedication stone and foundation stones formerly on the Victoria Hospital extension, designed by A.H. Richardson (of Worksop), unveiled 30th May 1925 by Sir John Robinson and dedicated by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell. *Hospital was demolished in 1998, but dedication stone was moved to present site shortly after.

Historic information source(s): Sheffield Daily Independent, 1st June 1925; Worksop Guardian, 5th June 1925; Retford Times, 5th June 1925


1998 red brick wall with stone frieze formerly located on Victoria Hospital extension with inscription "WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ MEMORIAL/ ERECTED 1923"; 4 foundation stones sited on rear of wall.


n/a



None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Interpretation board to rear has minor weathering damage; some small scale vegetation growth in mortar joints.

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WM07: St Anne’s War Memorial, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop







Date unveiled: 7th March 1920

Unveiled by: Sir John Robinson (of Worksop Manor)


Memorial details:

Memorial cross, unveiled 7th March 1920 by Sir John Robinson, dedication by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell; 2 memorial windows, 2 plaques and 1 tablet also in St Anne's Church

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 12th March 1920; Retford Times, 12th March 1920 & 31st December 1920; St Anne's Church Parish News, November 1998


Hexagonal plinth surmounted by decorative gothic base supported by 3 flying buttresses, cross above, inscription on bronze plaques on the side of the plinth, Latin inscription around base reads: “PRO NOBIS GLORIOSA PRO PATRIA IN VITAM PRO MUNDO SEMPITERNAM SUMMA INIERE AMANTES FORTITUDINE AMATI MORTE”.





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Condition: Good

Survey notes: No concerns.



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WM08: Lady Chapel, Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert, Priorswell Road, Worksop


Free-standing structure?

Yes

Listed? Yes (Part of the Grade I listed Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert)


Registered Park & Garden?

No

Non-designated heritage asset?

n/a

Date unveiled: 20th July 1922

Unveiled by: Duke & Duchess of Newcastle


Memorial details:

13th century chapel attached to the Augustinian Monastery, originally built to hold the remains of Thomas de Furnival; building was in ruins following the dissolution of the monastery in 1539; Lady Chapel was restored as WW1 memorial, unveiled 20th July 1922 by Duke & Duchess of Newcastle, dedication by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell; designed by Harold Brakspear, contractor was Thomas J Pepper (of Worksop) - Pepper also completed the carvings; stone tablet (with 4 panels) and wooden board (by Pepper) on interior


Worksop Guardian, 21st July 1922 & 28th July 1922; Retford Times, 21st July 1922, 28th July 1922 & 29th December 1922; Whos Memorial - The Restoration of the Lady Chapel, Worksop Priory (Robert Ilett, Western Front Association)


Magnesium Limestone chapel, 13th century, restored and unveiled 20th July 1922; wooden board with names carved together with stone tablet on interior of chapel; See list description of Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert for further details





None

Date surveyed: 17th April 2014

Condition: Good




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WM09: Hardwick War Memorial, Hardwick Village (Clumber), Worksop





Registered Park & Garden? Yes (Grade I)



Unveiled by: Duke of Newcastle


Memorial details:

Memorial cross in Hardwick Village, Clumber, unveiled 25th September 1918 by Duke of Newcastle, dedication by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell, designed by Mr W.E. Tower (of London), made by William D. Gough (of London); the name 'Richard Smith' relates to Rudolph Schmidt, of Swiss origin, who fought in the Sherwood Foresters; Associated roll of honour and triptych within St Mary the Virgin Chapel (Clumber)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 20th & 27th September 1918


Two-stepped base surmounted by shaft calvary cross with canopy, low wall behind, inscription on bronze plaques on the front of the base and on the wall behind; Clipsham stone; Inscriptions read: “OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF THOSE OUR COUTRYMEN & ALLIES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING THOSE OF THE CLUMBER ESTATE WHO NAMES ARE HERE RECORDED/ (names) / AND FOR ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR II & ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING/ (names)”





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Condition: Good

Survey notes: Some small scale lichen growth and some small areas of copper erosion.



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WM10: Boer War Memorial, Worksop Town Hall, Potter Street, Worksop


Free-standing structure? No

Listed? Yes (attached to Grade II listed Worksop Town Hall)




n/a

Date unveiled: 1st August 1903

Unveiled by: Field Marshall Lord Grenfell


Memorial details: Boer War memorial tablet, unveiled 1st August 1903 by Field Marshall Lord Grenfell; designer and mason was G. Colton (named on bottom of tablet)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 7th August 1903


Carrara Marble tablet with pediment at top, shelf at base; mounted on slate backing; pitched roof above; field gun in relief at top; inscription reads: “IN SACRED MEMORY OF (names) NATIVES OF THIS TOWN WHO FELL IN THE CAMPAIGN, SOUTH AFRICA 1899 TO 1902, “HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN IN THE MIDST OF BATTLE”, II SAMUEL I.25”


n/a



None


Condition: Good


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WM11: Ranby War Memorial, Blyth Road, Ranby







Date unveiled: 15th December 1920

Unveiled by: Mr W.H. Mason J.P. (of Morton Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. R.D. Foster, Rural Dean of Retford

Memorial details:

Memorial cross at St Martin's Church, Ranby - built into churchyard wall; unveiled 15th December 1920 by Mr W.H. Mason J.P. (of Morton Hall), dedication by Rev. R.D. Foster, Rural Dean of Retford, designed by Charles Spooner (of London), paid for by Mr W.H. Mason J.P.; when the cross was erected, Ranby had a wooden chapel - this was replaced with the present building in 1960, so the wall, steps and memorial pre-date the church

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 24th December 1920 & 31st December 1920


Plinth surmounted by crucifix and built into the churchyard wall; Inscriptions read: "HE LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME" and "IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEO VINCENT ANDERSON; VINCENT BARRY KAY; JAMES NICHOLSON; JOSEPH PEATFIELD M.M.; WHO FELL IN FRANCE IN THE AUTUMN OF 1918"





None



Survey notes: Ivy & hedges overgrown on the site, lichen growth also covering inscriptions making reading difficult.



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WM12: Beckingham War Memorial, Rectory Gardens, Beckingham








Unveiled by: Major Bell

Dedication by: Rev. Charles R. Round (Vicar of Beckingham)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross at All Saints' Church, Beckingham, unveiled 29th May 1920 by Major Bell, dedication by Rev. Charles R. Round (Vicar of Beckingham); Inside church is litany desk and associated plaque, with further plaque; Memorial roll of honour is inside church

Historic information source(s): Beckingham Parish Council website: http://www.beckingha m-northnotts.org.uk/history/remembrance.htm


Three-stepped square base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and limestone cross; inscriptions on three sides of plinth; Portland stone; WW1 memorial has leaded inscription, WW2 has incised inscription painted black; main inscription (south face) reads: “GIVING THANKS TO GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE GALLANT MEN OF BECKINGHAM, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”, 10 names in total given on west and east face; small stone tablet on east side added after WW2 with 1 name.





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Survey notes: Some lichen growth making leaded inscriptions difficult to read, structure has slight lean and some mortar is damaged/missing.

http://www.beckingham-northnotts.org.uk/history/remembrance.htm

http://www.beckingham-northnotts.org.uk/history/remembrance.htm



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WM13: Dunham-on-Trent, Ragnall & Darlton War Memorial, Main Street, Dunham-on-Trent







Date unveiled: 22nd June 1921

Unveiled by: Ex-servicemen of Dunham parish


Memorial details: Memorial cross unveiled 22nd June 1921 by ex-servicemen of Dunham parish, dedication by The Right Reverend Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell, designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford)


Retford Times, 17th June 1921, 24th June 1921 & 1st July 1921


Three-stepped square base surmounted by square plinth, shaft and Latin cross; inscription in gold lettering on trefoil-headed tablets attached to all four sides of the plinth; memorial stands on concrete area which is enclosed by a wrought iron fence to front and low hedge to rear; laurel leaves, ammunition pouches and a cap are draped over the top of the cross; Inscriptions read: "LEST WE FORGET", TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918. (names) "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"; "LEST WE FORGET", TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR, 1939 – 1945, (names), "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"; "LEST WE FORGET", TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF RAGNALL WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 – 1918 (names), "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”; TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF DARLTON WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 – 1918 (names), "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”

Link to NCC Roll of Honour website:




None


Condition: Good




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WM14: East Markham War Memorial, High Street, East Markham




Conservation Area? Yes (East Markham CA)



Date unveiled: 21st September 1920

Unveiled by: Mr W. Chapman J.P. (Chairman of East Markham Parish Council)

Dedication by: Rev. J.O. Crosse (Vicar of East Markham)

Memorial details:

Memorial column, unveiled 21st September 1920 by Mr W. Chapman J.P. (Chairman of East Markham Parish Council), dedication by Rev. J.O. Crosse (Vicar of East Markham), designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford), paid for and designed by Mr Henry Cowlishaw and erected on land donated by Mrs Drinkwater (of Island Cottage)

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 24th September 1920


Five-stepped square base surmounted by plinth and broken column; red and black leaded inscriptions on three sides of the plinth; top of the column is placed at the foot of the memorial; structure is enclosed by a low chain-link fence; Inscriptions read: “THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEORY OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918 (names), ERECTED BY HENRY COWLISHAW ESQ. OF THIS PARISH” and “ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THIER LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945 (names), KOREA 1953 (name)”





None


Condition: Good




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WM15: Everton & Scaftworth War Memorial, Mattersey Road, Everton








Unveiled by: General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. S. Curtis (Vicar of Everton)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross in Everton Cemetery, unveiled 30th July 1922 by General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall), dedication by Rev. S. Curtis (Vicar of Everton), designed and made by Tyas & Guest (of Swinton), cost was around £300


Retford Times, 30th June 1922, 14th July 1922, 28th July 1922, 4th August 1922; Worksop Guardian, 7th July 1922


Square cast concrete foundation surmounted by 3-stepped square Portland stone base and blue granite plinth and cross; bottom of cross has foliated and scrolled carvings; memorial is within cast concrete enclosure with low concrete posts at each corner; names of fallen from WW1 on east face and from WW2 on west face; Inscriptions on east face read: "LEST WE FORGET", "TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN EVER GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF EVERTON & SCAFTWORTH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR" and "ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF EVERTON & SCAFTWORTH"; masons details carved on south face of first step: "TYAS & GUEST, SCULPTORS, SWINTON"


http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/rollofhonour/WarMemorials/ Details/249



None



Survey notes: 4 posts on top of bottom step are missing, also some lichen growth making lower inscriptions difficult to read.



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WM16: Gringley on the Hill War Memorial, Mill Hill, Gringley on the Hill







Date unveiled: 20th November 1920

Unveiled by: Duke of Portland

Dedication by: Rev. S. Howard Hayward (Vicar of Gringley on the Hill)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross in cemetery on Mill Hill, unveiled 20th November 1920 by Duke of Portland, dedication by Rev. S. Howard Hayward (Vicar of Gringley on the Hill), designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford), cost was £155

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 26th November 1920 & 31st December 1920


Octagonal stepped base surmounted by octagonal plinth with cross above featuring carved 'sword of liberty'; Portland stone; inscription on plinth in black lettering, which reads: “LEST WE FORGET, TO THE GLORIOUS AND EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918, (names)” and “ALSO THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945, (names)”





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Condition: Good




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WM17: Grove War Memorial, Main Street, Grove








Unveiled by: Lieutenant Colonel Percy Robert Clifton C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Clifton Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. A.K. Moore (Vicar of Grove)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross, unveiled 11th November 1923 by Lieutenant Colonel Percy Robert Clifton C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Clifton Hall), dedication by Rev. A.K. Moore (Vicar of Grove), designed and made by The Edward Art Memorial Company (of West Norwood, London), paid for by public subscription

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 16th November 1923, 23rd November 1923 & 28th December 1923


Cross comprising of a heptagonal column, on a heptagonal plinth and single base; decorative collar near the top of column, surmounted by an elaborate cross; Inscription is incised on three of the seven faces of the plinth, the main inscription reads: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED/ IN THE GREAT WAR ON LAND AND SEA/ 1914-1918”; Memorial is sited at the top of two flights of stone steps leading from Main Street


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None


Condition: Poor

Survey notes: Steps up to memorial are in poor state of repair; memorial is partially covered in lichen making inscriptions difficult to read and there is some weathering; several broken paving slabs

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WM18: Hayton War Memorial, Church Lane, Hayton







Date unveiled: 5th January 1921

Unveiled by: Rev. C.B. Collinson (Vicar of Hayton)


Memorial details:

Memorial (obelisk-type) is in churchyard of St Peter's Church, unveiled 5th January 1921 by Rev. C.B. Collinson (Vicar of Hayton), dedication by The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking, designed and built by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford)

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 7th January 1921


Square tapering plinth surmounted by obelisk; inscription in black lettering; Portland stone; Inscriptions read: “ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF HAYTON WITH TILN IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918, (names), DECEMBER 1920, "GREATER LOVE HATH ON MAN THAN THIS THAN A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS" JOHN 15.13”





None


Condition: Good




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WM19: Laneham War Memorial, Main Street, Laneham








Unveiled by: Mr E. E. Harcourt Vernon (of Grove Hall)


Memorial details:

Memorial obelisk at corner of Main Street and Broadings Lane, unveiled 25th May 1922 by Mr E. E. Harcourt Vernon (of Grove Hall), dedication by The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking, designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford), total cost was £110, erected on land given by Mr Rogers

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 2nd June 1922 & 29th December 1922


Two-stepped square base surmounted by square plinth and obelisk; leaded inscription on the front face of the plinth; memorial stands on concrete area and is enclosed by wrought iron railings and the front and a low brick wall and head to the rear; Scottish granite; Inscription reads: ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO ENTERED INTO REST, HAVING FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT IN THE GREAT WAR".





None


Condition: Good




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WM20: Lound War Memorial, Town Street, Lound




Conservation Area? Yes



Date unveiled: 14th August 1921

Unveiled by: Mrs H. Huntsman (of Lound Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. C.N. Hatfield (Vicar of Sutton-cum-Lound)

Memorial details:

Memorial is obelisk-type, unveiled by Mrs H. Huntsman (of Lound Hall) on 14th August 1921, dedication by Rev. C.N. Hatfield (Vicar of Sutton-cum-Lound), designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford), sited on ground given by the Duke of Portland, cost was approximately £200

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 5th August 1921, 12th August 1921 & 19th August 1921


Two-stepped light stone base surmounted by square dark stone tapering plinth and light stone obelisk; Scottish Granite; no boundary treatment around the memorial; incised inscriptions on sides of plinth, that on south face reads: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918, (names), 1939 – 1945, (names)” and on other 3 faces: “THOSE WHO SERVED, (names)”; Memorial was originally surrounded by wall and railings – these had been removed by the 1970s.





None

Date surveyed: 3rd March 2014

Condition: Good




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WM21: Misterton War Memorial, High Street, Misterton








Unveiled by: Brigadier General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall)


Memorial details: Memorial cross unveiled by Brigadier General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall), 8th January 1922, built by Mr G.H. Spilman, cost was £300

Historic information source(s): Imperial War Museum website: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.270 31/fromUkniwmSearch/1


Two-stepped square base surmounted by square tapering plinth, shaft and wheel/Celtic cross; low stone post and chain link fence around the memorial; inscriptions on the front face of the base of the shaft and on the plinth, which read: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE, 1914 – 1918, (names), THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE; MAY WE BE WORTHY OF THEIR SACRIFICE” and “THESE ALSO GAVE THEIR LIVES, 1939 - 1945 (names)”





None

Date surveyed: 9th October 2015

Condition: Good

Survey notes: Restored February 2014 – July 2015; No Concerns

http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.27031/fromUkniwmSearch/1




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WM22: Normanton on Trent War Memorial, South Street, Normanton on Trent







Date unveiled: 14th April 1921

Unveiled by: Colonel O.J. Huskinson

Dedication by: Rev. E.M. Turner (Vicar of Normanton on Trent)

Memorial details:

Memorial is in churchyard of St Matthew's Church, obelisk-type, unveiled 14th April 1921 by Col. O.J. Huskinson, dedication by Rev. E.M. Turner (Vicar of Normanton on Trent), designed and made by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford), cost was £130

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 15th April 1921


Three-stepped square base surmounted by square tapering plinth and obelisk; Leaded inscription on the front (east face) reads: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE YOUNG MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918, (names), GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”; On the side (south face) a further leaded inscription gives the name of one man lost in the Second World War.





None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Minor vegetation growth around base.



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WM23: North Leverton War Memorial, Main Street, North Leverton








Unveiled by: Brigadier General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. D.T. Rees (Vicar of North Leverton)

Memorial details:

Memorial is obelisk-type, unveiled by Brigadier General Sir Joseph Laycock K.C.M.G. D.S.O. (of Wiseton Hall) on 27th January 1921, dedication by Rev. D.T. Rees (Vicar of North Leverton), designed and built by Sharpe & Hoggard (of Retford)

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 28th January 1921


Two-stepped square base surmounted by square plinth and obelisk above; memorial is within square concrete area with iron railings on west, north and east boundaries; Inscriptions read: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN, GRATEFUL MEMORY OF, (names), WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918, GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS” and “IN THE GREAT WAR, 1939-1945, (names)”





None


Condition: Good




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WM24: North & South Wheatley War Memorial, Church Street, North Wheatley








Unveiled by: W.H. Mason J.P. (of Morton Hall and Lord of the Manor of South Wheatley)

Dedication by: Rev. F.W.J. Daniels (Vicar of North Wheatley)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross is in churchyard of St Peter & St Paul's Church, unveiled 28th July 1920 by W.H. Mason J.P. (of Morton Hall and Lord of the Manor of South Wheatley), dedication by Rev. F.W.J. Daniels (Vicar of North Wheatley), designed and made by Jones & Willis (of Birmingham), erected by Mr R. Haighway, cost was £200; Roll of honour also inside St Peter & St Paul's Church

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 30th July 1920 & 31st December 1920


Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by octagonal plinth, shaft and cross; inscription on the sides of the plinth; crucifix on the face of the cross; White Hollington (Staffordshire) sandstone; Inscription reads: “ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF MEN OF NORTH AND SOUTH WHEATLEY WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR, 1914-1918".





None



Survey notes:

All names are visible. Some damage to upper shaft. Two inscribed sides of the octagonal plinth are eroded and a later bronze plaque is placed over the third inscribed side (the plaque reproduces the carved inscriptions which have worn away).



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WM25: Scrooby War Memorial, Low Road, Scrooby







Date unveiled: 5th June 1920

Unveiled by: Mr F.L. Wilkinson (churchwarden)

Dedication by: Rev. L.A. Williams (of Scrooby)

Memorial details:

Memorial column is within churchyard of St Wilfred's Church (to WW1 only), unveiled by Mr F.L. Wilkinson (churchwarden) on 5th June 1920, dedication by Rev. L.A. Williams (of Scrooby), designed and made by Clarkson & Co (of Rotherham), cost was £91

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 11th June 1920 & 31st December 1920


Single-stepped square base surmounted by tapering square plinth and polished grey granite broken column; inscription in gold lettering on plinth, which reads: “1914-1919, IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR, (names), THE PRICE OF VICTORY”





134296


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Soil has eroded from base of memorial, partly exposing its rubble foundation.



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WM26: Sturton le Steeple War Memorial, Church Street, Sturton le Steeple







Date unveiled: 2nd June 1921

Unveiled by: Capt. E.W.S. Foljambe (of Osberton Hall)


Memorial details:

Memorial cross in churchyard of St Peter & St Paul's Church, unveiled 2nd June 1921 by Capt. E.W.S. Foljambe, dedication by The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking, designed by Austin & Paley (of Lancaster) and made by A.O. Thoms (of Lancaster); brass plaque also inside church, unveiled 4th February 1920 by Sir Frederick Milner

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 10th June 1921 (cross) and 13th February 1920 (church plaque)


Three-stepped hexagonal base surmounted by hexagonal plinth and cross; Darley Dale stone; carved wreath and inscriptions on plinth, which read: “THEIR NAME SHALL RESOUND FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF STURTON WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 – 1918, (names) and “1939 – 1945, (names)”





None


Condition: Good




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WM27: Tuxford War Memorial, Lincoln Road, Tuxford








Unveiled by: Mr D. Walpole (of the British Legion)


Memorial details:

Memorial cross in churchyard of St Nicholas's Church, unveiled 27th November 1921 by Mr D. Walpole (of the British Legion), dedication by The Venerable The Archdeacon of Newark, Egbert Hacking, designed and made by H.J. Tuttell (of Lincoln), cost £163


Retford Times, 2nd December 1921


Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by double plinth and cross; four carved shields on the corners of the lower plinth with inscriptions: “PRO DEO”, “PRO RECTO”, “PRO PATRIA” and “PRO REGE”; inscription in white lettering on upper plinth, which reads: “IN THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR VICTORY AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF TUXFORD, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD'S FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918, GRANT THEM THY PEACE, LORD, ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF TUXFORD”; cross was replaced in 1999 following storm damage, although is a different design to the original cross





134338


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Some lichen growth on base and plinth; some minor erosion of carved shields on plinth.



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WM28: Blyth & Hodsock War Memorial, Spital Road, Blyth







Date unveiled: 17th December 1922


Dedication by: Rev. A.L. Phillips (Vicar of Blyth)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross (for Blyth and Hodsock) in Cornish granite, unveiled 17th December 1922, dedication by Rev. A.L. Phillips (Vicar of Blyth), designed by Charles Spooner (of London), made by Lidster & Brammer (of Worksop)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 22nd December 1922 & Retford Times, 29th December 1922


Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by octagonal plinth, tapering shaft and gabled Latin cross shield with red painted Greek cross in relief on top of the front face of the shaft; inscriptions on plinth and base, which read: “IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF BLYTH AND HODSOCK WHO FELL SERVING THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE YEARS OF OUR LORD, 1914-1918”, (names); “(names) 1939-1945” and “THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE, THEY LIVE UNTO GOD”





None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Red paint on cross has weathered away.



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WM29: RAF & RCAF Memorial Cairn, High Street, Blyth



Listed? No

Conservation Area? Yes (Blyth CA)




Unveiled by: The Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt.


Memorial details:

Memorial cairn (WW2), unveiled 14th September 1997 by The Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt., RAF & RCAF, builder was John Ridgeway and mason was Mr P. Borrowdale

Historic information source(s): Imperial War Museum website: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk /server/show/conMemorial.38740/fromUkniwmSearch/1


Stone cairn with dedicatory tablets placed on either side; RAF and RCAF crests at the top of their respective tablets; incised inscriptions, which read: “R.A.F., 18 O.T.U.R.A.F. WORKSOP WELLINGTON HE818, IN MEMORY OF, (names)”; “R.C.A.F., 425 (ALOUETTE) SQUADRON, HALIFAX NA 581, R.A.F. THOLTHORPE, IN MEMORY OF, (names)” and “DEDICATED 14TH SEPTEMBER 1997”


None



None


Condition: Good




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WM30: Bothamsall Cemetery Gates, Redhill Lane, Bothamsall



Listed? No



Non-designated heritage asset? Yes

Date unveiled: 1953


Dedication by: Rev. Douglas D. Woodgate (Vicar of Bothamsall and Elkesley)

Memorial details:

Cemetery gates, installed in the latter half of 1953, dedicated to Corporal Gordon Geoffrey Moody (of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, West Riding), who died in the Korean War on the 27th May 1953. The gates (at the entrance to the cemetery which opened c1912) were paid for by Corporal Moody’s father, Sam Moody, and were made by Reginald Hardwick of Caunton (near Newark). The dedication service was led by Reverend Douglas D. Woodgate (Vicar of Bothamsall and Elkesley). The gates were restored in 2011 and re-dedicated by Father S. Wales (of Retford).

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 26th May 2011; Local residents and family members

Memorial description: Wrought iron cemetery gates, primarily plain bar with some scrollwork decoration. Curved top with scrolled finial at each end. Contains the inscription “GGM 1953”.

Link to Notts County Council Roll of Honour website:

None



None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Restored in 2011

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WM31: Barnby Memorial Hall, High Street, Blyth



Listed? No




Date unveiled: 1927

Unveiled by: Field Marshall Sir William Robertson Bart. G.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O.

Dedication by: The Lord Bishop of Southwell, The Right Reverend Dr. Heywood

Memorial details:

Memorial Hall, opened 15th July 1927 by Field Marshall Sir William Robertson Bart. G.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., dedication by The Lord Bishop of Southwell, The Right Reverend Dr. Heywood, designed by A.H. Richardson (of Worksop), built by John Swannack (of Retford), paid for by the First Baron Lord Barnby (of Blyth Hall) as a memorial to those lost in WW1 and in thanks for the safe return of his son


Worksop Guardian, 15th July 1927 & 22nd July 1927; Blyth Conservation Area Appraisal (November 2012); Blyth Parish Council website: http://blythvillage.co.uk/barnby-memorial-hall.html


Memorial hall, two storey front and rear sections with single storey central section, faced in red brick (English garden wall bond) with painted ashlar/concrete detailing and a pantile roof; frontage features squared projecting piers either side of the entrance, a stepped gable parapet with cross mouldings and dentil course below, mullion windows with full-height mouldings above, an arched doorway, stone steps and a decorative cornice; elsewhere building has original sash windows (such as the half-round openings on both north and south sides), doors, roof decorations (including a ventilator) and cast iron rainwater goods; originally had coat of arms of Lord Barnby above doorway; Bronze plaque in foyer with inscription: “1914, 1918, THIS MEMORIAL HALL AND INSTITUTE WAS ERECTED BY THE RT. HON. LORD BARNBY OF BLYTH TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF BLYTH AND HODSOCK WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 AND WHOSE NAMES ARE TO BE FOUND UPON THE MEMORIAL CROSS ERECTED IN THE CEMETERY AND ALSO AS A THANK OFFERING FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF HIS SON, COL. THE HON.F.V. WILLEY, C.M.G., C.B.E., M.V.O.”

Link to Notts County Council Roll of Honour website:

None



None


Condition: Good


http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/pdf/Blyth%20Conservation%20Area%20Appraisal%20-%20November%202012.pdf

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/pdf/Blyth%20Conservation%20Area%20Appraisal%20-%20November%202012.pdf

http://blythvillage.co.uk/barnby-memorial-hall.html

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WM32: Carlton in Lindrick War Memorial, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick




Conservation Area? Yes (Carlton in Lindrick CA)



Date unveiled: 8th February 1921

Unveiled by: Capt. W.C.C. Weetman of 8th Sherwood Foresters

Dedication by: Rev. W.H. Deane (Rector of Carlton in Lindrick)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross, unveiled 8th February 1921 by Capt. W.C.C. Weetman of 8th Sherwood Foresters, dedication by Rev. W.H. Deane (Rector of Carlton in Lindrick); rededicated 4th June 1948; designed by Allen Foxley, built of Clipsham (Lincolnshire) Limestone, built by Bowman (of Stamford)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 11th February 1921; Retford Times, 11th February 1921; Carlton in Lindrick War Memorial Rededication Service (booklet), 26th September 2009


Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by octagonal plinth, shaft and in-filled wheel cross; memorial stands on a concrete base with a path leading to it; chain link fence surrounds memorial with gate at the entrance; inscriptions on bronze plaques on the sides of the plinth, which read: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE CARLTON MEN WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY & FOR THE RIGHT, 1914 – 1918”; ”(names)” and “1939-1945, (names)”





None


Condition: Good




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WM33: Harworth War Memorial, Main Street, Harworth








Unveiled by: Viscount Galway (of Serlby Hall)

Dedication by: Rev. F. d'Arblay Burney (Vicar of Harworth)

Memorial details:

Memorial (obelisk-type) unveiled 7th November 1926 by Viscount Galway (of Serlby Hall), dedication by Rev. F. d'Arblay Burney (Vicar of Harworth), designed and made by Tyas & Guest (of Swinton)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 12th November 1926


Two-stepped square base surmounted by square plinth and obelisk; carved wreath painted green; memorial inside low-walled paved area within wider grassed area; Cornish granite; inscriptions in black lettering, which read: “1914-18, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY’S FREEDOM, (names)” AND “1939-45, (names)”





135051


Condition: Good




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WM34: Langold War Memorial, Doncaster Road, Langold







Date unveiled: 30th October 1949

Unveiled by: Col J.N. Chaworth-Musters (of Annesley Hall)

Dedication by: Rev R.J. Spencer

Memorial details:

WW2 Memorial, unveiled 30th October 1949 by Col J.N. Chaworth-Musters (of Annesley Hall), dedication by Rev R.J. Spencer; Westmorland granite; located adjacent to Royal Legion PH; Architect was Mr I. Ilsley (of Anston)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 4th November 1949 & 27th January 1950


Small square granite tapering plinth; memorial within chained fence surrounded by stone kerbs, originally had sun dial on top although this is now missing; inscription in gold lettering, which reads: “IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH, 1939-1945, (names)”


None



None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Sun dial is missing - 3 holes on top of memorial structure mark its former position

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WM35: Nether Langwith War Memorial, Main Road, Nether Langwith




Conservation Area? Yes (Nether Langwith CA)

Registered Park & Garden?

No


n/a

Date unveiled: 8th August 1920

Unveiled by: Mrs Warner Turner (of Cuckney House)

Dedication by: Rev. J.W. Smith (Vicar of Cuckney)

Memorial details:

Memorial cross, unveiled 8th August 1920 by Mrs Warner Turner (of Cuckney House), dedication by Rev. J.W. Smith (Vicar of Cuckney), made of Roche Abbey stone, designed and made by Lidster & Brammer (of Worksop); Restored in 2013, re-dedicated 12th October 2013

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 13th August 1920; Retford Times, 13th August 1920


Two-stepped square base surmounted by square tapering plinth, shaft and wheel cross; memorial is enclosed by a low wrought iron fence; sword in relief on the front face of the cross; Roche Abbey stone; inscriptions on the front face of the base of the shaft and on the plinth; Inscriptions on shaft read: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF” and “1914-1918”; Inscriptions on base read: “(names), 1914-18” and “ALSO IN HONOURED MEMORY OF, (names), 1939-45”





None


Condition: Good

Survey notes: Restored in 2013; cross is badly weathered, although now stable.



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WM36: Oldcotes War Memorial, Maltby Road, Oldcotes




Conservation Area? Yes (Oldcotes CA)




Unveiled by: Col. H. Mellish C.B. (of Hodsock Priory)

Dedication by: Rev. F. d'Arblay Burney (Vicar of Harworth)

Memorial details:

Memorial column is in churchyard of St Mark's Church, Oldcotes; memorial unveiled on 18th July 1920 by Col. H. Mellish C.B. (of Hodsock Priory) and dedication was by Rev. F. d'Arblay Burney (Vicar of Harworth), designed and made by A.H. Borrowdale (of Worksop); associated tablets also inside St Mark's Church (adjacent) and Methodist Chapel (Blyth Road)

Historic information source(s): Worksop Guardian, 23rd July 1920; Retford Times, 30th July 1920


Granite memorial; Three-stepped square base surmounted by square tapering plinth and broken column; carved wreath and sword on column; Leaded inscription on east face reads: “GREAT WAR 1914-1919., THIS COLUMN WAS ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF OLDCOTES, IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN,…(names listed)…GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS”.





None


Condition: Good




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WM37: St John's Ambulance Brigade Welbeck Division Boer War Memorial, Winnings Road, Welbeck


Free-standing structure? No

Listed? Yes (attached to Grade II listed building)


Registered Park & Garden? Yes (Grade II)


Date unveiled: December 1904



Memorial details:

Memorial plaque attached to outer wall of maintenance depot ("Works Department" in list description), unveiled December 1904, in recognition of the services of members of the Welbeck Division of the St John's Ambulance Brigade Welbeck Division who served in the Boer War

Historic information source(s): Retford Times, 16th December 1904 & 23rd December 1904


Large ornate bronze tablet, approximately 1.2m², square surround with flower heads (possibly roses) around the outside and 'egg and dart' detail on the inside, central section has a list of 31 names below the following inscription: "HAVING IN GRATEFUL RECOLLECTION THE LABOURS, ZEAL, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE BRIGADE, WELBECK DIVISION, A TRUE-HEARTED BODY OF EIGHTY MEMBERS, THIRTY-ONE OF WHOM AT THE CALL OF DUTY TO THEIR SOVEREIGN AND COUNTRY OFFERED THEIR SERVICES FOR THE RELIEF OF THEIR BRETHREN IN THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902. WILLIAM 6TH DUKE OF PORTLAND K.G. ERECTS THIS TABLET, RECORDING SUCH FAITHFUL SERVICES AS EXAMPLES FOR THOSE WHO COME AFTER. THEIR NAMES ARE HERE RECORDED"; Tablet is set within the central blind arch of this 7-bay rear wall to the maintenance depot, erected c1860


None



None



Survey notes: Two flower heads are missing and there is copper staining on stonework.

Please note: This memorial is located on private land and is therefore not accessible by the public.

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WM38: Shireoaks War Memorial, Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks




Conservation Area? Yes (Shireoaks CA)




Unveiled by: Hubert Brownlow (local resident)

Dedication by: Rev. H. Cowgill (Vicar of Shireoaks)

Memorial details:

Memorial is in churchyard of St Luke's Church, unveiled 16th May 1920 by Hubert Brownlow (local resident), dedication by Rev. H. Cowgill (Vicar of Shireoaks), designed and made by C.E. Kempe & Co (of London)


Worksop Guardian, 21st May 1920 & 28th May 1920; Retford Times, 21st May 1920; Diocese of Southwell website: http://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/shireoaks/ hwarmem.php


Octagonal base surmounted by octagonal plinth and timber gabled cross; bronze statue of Christ on front of cross; bronze plaques on sides of plinth added in 1995 (these replaced earlier carved inscriptions), which read: “REMEMBER YE WITH THANKSGIVING AND HONOUR THESE MEN OF SHIREOAKS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914-1918 AND WORLD WAR II OF 1939-1945, UPON THOSE SOULS MAY GOD HAVE MERCY”; “1914-1918, (names)”; “1914-1918, (names)” and “1939-1945, (names)”





None

Date surveyed: 9th October 2015

Condition: Good

Survey notes: Memorial was restored in mid-2015 (previously restored in 1995).

http://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/shireoaks/hwarmem.php

http://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/shireoaks/hwarmem.php



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APPENDIX A: USEFUL CONTACTS AND LOCAL HISTORIC INFORMATION SOURCES Bassetlaw District Council (Conservation Team) Address: Conservation Team, Planning Policy & Conservation, Bassetlaw District Council,

Queens Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2AH Website: http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation-

heritage.aspx Email: [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected] Telephone: (01909) 533484/533427/533191

War Memorials Trust Address: War Memorials Trust, 42a Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0RE Website: http://www.warmemorials.org/ & https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7233 7356 Imperial War Museum (War Memorials Archive) Address: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ Website: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7207 9863/9851 Heritage Lottery Fund Address: Heritage Lottery Fund (East Midlands), First Floor, Granby House, 44 Friar Lane,

Nottingham, NG1 6DQ Website: http://www.hlf.org.uk/ &

http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/whatwefund/FirstWorldWar/Pages/FirstWorldWar.aspx

Email: [email protected] Telephone: (0115) 934 9050 Historic England Address: Historic England, 2nd floor, Windsor House, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BE Website: http://hwww.historicengland.org.uk/ Email: [email protected] Telephone: (01604) 735460 The Western Front Association Address: Tim Chamberlin, Lancaster House, The Capes, Aslockton, Nottingham, NG13 9AZ Website: http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/ Email: [email protected] Telephone: (01949) 850086 Nottinghamshire County Council Address: Nottinghamshire County Council, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2

7QP Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation-heritage.aspx

http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/planning-building/conservation-heritage.aspx




http://www.warmemorials.org/

https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/


http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/


http://www.hlf.org.uk/




http://hwww.historicengland.org.uk/


http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/


http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/


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