Epping War Memorial

Heritage listing

Details EPPING 601/0/10008 TOWN GREENS 23-FEB-10 Palmer's Hill War Memorial II War memorial built in 1921, designed by E P Warren and built by Laurence Turner. MATERIALS Limestone. PLAN Octagonal base with central shaft. EXTERIOR The memorial comprises a simple cross, set atop a slim, faceted shaft with simple capital, that is mounted upon an octagonal base and 4 tiered plinth. The base of the shaft has moulded corners and a small area of decorative carving to its principal facade. The plinth has four headstones on opposing faces, and upon which the names of the fallen are inscribed. A paved path provides pedestrian access from the public highway. HISTORY The memorial was paid for by public subscription and unveiled by Brigadier General J T Wigan on 8th May 1921. It was designed by Edward P Warren (1856-1937), articled to G F Bodley, a prolific all round architect with equal ability to design churches, colleges, private houses and hospitals, many of which are listed. Laurence Turner, who built the memorial, was a noted craftsman who has contributed to many designated structures included the war memorial at Lancaster Gate, listed at Grade II. SOURCES website, www.UKNIWM.org.uk, accessed 28/09/2009 website, www.nationalarchives.gov.uk, accessed 08/07/2009 REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION The war memorial at Town Greens, Palmer's Hill, Epping is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons. * The memorial has special historic interest commemorating those members of the community who died in the two World Wars and other subsequent conflicts. * The memorial is a simple but architecturally distinct tribute to the fallen, designed and executed by the architect and craftsman, E P Warren and Laurence Turner, both of whom have many listed pieces to their names. * It

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.