Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16962
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
17/07/1996
Date of Amendment
17/07/1996
Name of Property
War Memorial (including railings)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Holt
Town
Locality
Holt
Easting
341033
Northing
353895
Street Side
Location
Situated at the junction of Castle Street, Church Street and Frog Lane at the former Market Place. Set within a square enclosure surrounded by cast iron railings.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
War Memorial by Mansley of Chester, commemorating the Great War (1914-18) it was unveiled on August 1st, 1920. It cost over £600 and the money was raised by public subscription. Two additional tablets commemorating the fallen of World War Two were added in 1947.
Exterior
Sandstone obelisk set on square plinth set in turn on a stepped base. The obelisk has carved sword with the words `PRO PATRIA' and inscription `IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR JUSTICE AND RIGHT IN THE GREAT WAR'. Stone plinth has carved lion surmounted by crown with inlaid marble slabs containing the names of the fallen with additional inserts commemorating the fallen of the Second World War.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a good example of a well designed village war memorial and of importance to the history of Holt.
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