Greasbrough War Memorial

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Greasbrough War Memorial
Greasbrough War Memorial
Location in South Yorkshire
53°27′24″N 1°22′25″W / 53.45666°N 1.37349°W / 53.45666; -1.37349
Location	Greasbrough, South Yorkshire, England
Listed Building – Grade II
Official name	War Memorial
Designated	19 February 1986
Reference no.	1132741

Greasbrough War Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial located in the centre of Greasbrough, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It was erected to commemorate local residents who died in military service during the First World War. Additional names were added following the Second World War.

History

Following the end of the First World War, local residents formed a committee to raise funds for a permanent memorial through public subscription. The memorial was unveiled in 1925. After the Second World War, additional names were inscribed to commemorate those who died in that conflict.

Design and description

The memorial is an ashlar limestone cenotaph in the form of a triumphal arch, with a vessel containing an eternal flame beneath the arch. Plaques on the monument bear dedications and the names of people lost in the two world wars.

The memorial is surrounded by a small garden area enclosed by iron railings, which are separately listed. Seasonal flowers are planted around the base, and the site is maintained by local volunteers and the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Heritage status

On 19 February 1986, the memorial was designated as a listed building at Grade II for its architectural and historic interest.

Community and commemoration

An annual Remembrance Sunday service is held at the site in November, involving veterans, residents, the Royal British Legion, and local schools. The event includes wreath-laying and a two-minute silence.

Notable names

Some of the individuals commemorated served in the York and Lancaster Regiment and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Further details are available in local records and archival sources.

See also

• Rotherham

References