Sedbergh War Memorial - List Entry

  • Description

    An elegant First World War memorial with Second World War additions, designed by Sir John, Hubert Worthington, an old Sedberghian and Principal Architect of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It is situated in a paved area within the south east corner of St Andrew's Churchyard and can be accessed from the street, via a gated entrance through the churchyard wall. Reasons for Designation * Historic Interest: It is an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community; * Artistic: It is an elegant memorial of understated character; * Designer: it was designed by Sir John Hubert Worthington, an Old Sedberghian and Principal Architect of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission....
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1400659
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Edmund Anon
    Last modified: 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
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