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    Memorial

    Highfields

    Clock Tower

    Source: Copyright Martyn A Critchlow

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    Current Location

    Highfields Memorial Gardens, South Street/ Coppice Road, Highields, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7HY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 54357 06877

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    Type of Memorial
    Clock or clock tower
    WMR Reference Number
    28146
    Description
    Four stage square clock tower with domed roof and clock set on 6 o'clock face. Also wreath on 6 o'clock face and red marble tablet with gold writing at the base.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THIS CLOCK TOWER IS ERECTED/ TO THE SACRED MEMORY/ OF THE UNDERNAMED WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ LEST WE FORGET/ 1939 - 1945 WAR/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    32
    Died
    32
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    surname,year died,forename,decorations
    Order of names
    year died
    Maintenance History
    2000: Clock re-gilded.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11 November 1922

    Captain J W Reynolds

    Dedicated

    11 November 1922

    Reverend D H Tarlton

    Components

    Plaques / Panels with names

    Height: 1500MM

    Width: 900MM


    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464028

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the two World Wars. Architectural interest: * a well-designed war memorial in the form of a handsome clock tower that forms a prominent village landmark; * it is well-detailed and crafted, employing good quality materials.

    Clock

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464028

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the two World Wars. Architectural interest: * a well-designed war memorial in the form of a handsome clock tower that forms a prominent village landmark; * it is well-detailed and crafted, employing good quality materials.

    Tower

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1464028

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the two World Wars. Architectural interest: * a well-designed war memorial in the form of a handsome clock tower that forms a prominent village landmark; * it is well-detailed and crafted, employing good quality materials.

    • "Highfields War Memorial Clock Tower." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1464028. Accessed 3 August 2024.