Tinsley Council School war memorial

Location/Address

Junction of Siemens Close and Bawtry Road, Tinsley

Type

Landmark, art work or way finder

Assets whose form and function are readily visible, but which are not Buildings. This category includes signage and works of art such as murals and statues.

Description

First World War (1914-1918) memorial. Simple stone obelisk and plinth set on a three-stepped square base, within a squared surround. The monument stands in a small garden within the former school grounds. It can be accessed by a new gate off Bawtry Road. The inscription on the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN EVER HONOURED MEMORY/ OF ALL THE BOYS/ WHO FORMERLY ATTENDED THE/ TINSLEY COUNCIL SCHOOL/ AND AFTERWARDS FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914-1918. The inscription on the first step of the base below reads: WE DIED FOR ENGLAND. YOU FOR ENGLAND LIVE. The monument lists 22 names, 11 on each of the two sides, including James Knighton. B.A., Assist.Master. The lowest step records that the stonemasons were Fell & Co, Fitzwilliam Rd, Rotherham

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Statement of Significance

Asset type

The Historic England listing selection guidance on war memorials says "there is a presumption in favour of listing all war memorials... The main exception to this overall presumption to designate war memorials concerns utilitarian or functional memorials". This memorial is a quiet, simple monument. It may not be considered to meet the criteria for national listing but its significance should be recognised by local listing.

Age

The memorial commemorates lives lost during the First World War.

Rarity

The memorial is unique - the design and wording reflects the choices of the local community - and the particular circumstances of the school.

Group Value

The memorial is a monument to pupils and a master from the school and stands within the former school grounds. The monument has additional value from the proximity of the surviving school building.

Historic Interest

The memorial commemorates lives lost in the First World War and, as such, is an important part of our cultural heritage.

Landmark Status

This memorial really is a community monument, standing in the grounds of the former school, which has been attended by many over the years. It was formerly accessed from the school site - the new gate on Bawtry Road makes it easier for the community to access.

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Tinsley Council School war memorial: rear and east side - looking towards Bawtry Road