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    Memorial

    Maltby

    Pillar

    Source: Copyright Kerry Tremble

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    Current Location

    Overlooking Maltby Crags, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 7HW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 53263 91564

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    52857
    Description
    Standing within a large paved area, the memorial has a three-stepped base, on which stands a square plinth that has a column at each corner. The plinth is surmounted by a pediment, cornice and finial, and is capped by a crown. The inscription and names re World War 1 are in lead-lettering on the plinth. The inscription and names re World War 2 are on bronze plaques attached to the top step.
    Inscription
    Column east face: TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF MALTBY/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ (30 Names)/ "LEST WE FORGET" Column north and south faces: (WW1 Names) Top step, east face: 1939 -45/ "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"/ (WW2 Names) Top step, north and south faces: (WW2 Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    100
    Died
    100
    Information shown
    Surname, initials.
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    77
    Died
    77
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname.
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS TYAS AND GUEST, Mason

    Costs
    C £400
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    Erected in 1924. Post-WW2, names re that conflict added 2002: The memorial was renovated by Elden Minns and Co Ltd of Sheffield

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27 July 1924

    Earl of Scarborough performed the unveiling

    Dedicated

    27 July 1924

    Bishop of Sheffield

    Rededicated

    27 July 2002

    Components

    Pillar

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1463549

    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 conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * a well-executed and handsome memorial, employing good quality design, craftsmanship and materials.

    Plaques / Panels with names

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1463549

    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 conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * a well-executed and handsome memorial, employing good quality design, craftsmanship and materials.

    • ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT WAR MEMORIALS by WESTWOOD,F AND FEATHERSTONE,A 194-196 Source: Image Library UKNIWM OFFICE Published:PRIVATE 2003
    • Sheffield Daily Telegraph 28/7/1924 (page 3) reported the unveiling.
    • "Maltby War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1463549. Accessed 25 August 2024.