Memorial Cross, Industry Square - Barrow upon Soar

World War I, World War II

Add to this record?

If you have photographs, documents or information that can contribute to this record, you can upload here

Contribute
Back to Results
  • Designed by: Mr William Douglas Caroe
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Made by: James and Robert Agar
  • Parish: Barrow upon Soar
  • Custodian: Barrow-upon-Soar Parish

Clipsham stone cross with hexagonal base in three stages bearing names carved on risers. Unveiled Sunday 22 May 1921 by Lieutenant Colonel RE Martin, CMG and dedicated by Rev T Stone (vicar). Cost 500 pounds. 10 ft. 2 of the column was blown down on 4 January 1925 by a hurricane and the stonework (including the top carving) damaged, costing 30 pounds to repair. The name J.H.Taylor added recently on request of family.

Gallery
View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0063 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: Date Listed: 01/09/2005. Listing Description reads: II War memorial. 1921. Designed by William Douglas Caroe (1865-1938). Clipsham stone. A cross on a tall shaft raised on a square pedestal and stepped octagonal base. Decorative carved features include a niche near the foot of the shaft containing a figure of St George. Inscribed "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS" and with the names of those that died. In 1920 the Parish Council decided to erect a memorial to the dead of the First World War. Paid for by public subscription, it was dedicated in May 1921 by Col R E Martin of the Leicestershire Regiment. It was subsequently also dedicated to the dead of the Second World War. Summary of Importance: A good example of a memorial to the dead of the First and Second World Wars. Designed by an eminent architect. SK5768817336 UKNIWM Ref: 37800 Commissioned By: Barrow-upon-Soar War Memorial Committ Custodian: Barrow-upon-Soar Parish Information Sources: AF, CP, LCC, Rfp Website Links: http://www.barrowuponsoarwarmemorial.co....

Location

Memorial Cross, Industry Square - Barrow upon Soar
Grid Reference: SK5758317375 Get Directions

Inscription Reads

GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
1914-1918 [NAMES]
1939-1945 [NAMES]

Casualties Listing

close