Loose

Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Between 2002 & 2009 - Taken by KentFallen 01 Jan 0001

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Dedication - Taken by Julie Brewer 15 Feb 2009

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Cross - Taken by Julie Brewer 15 Feb 2009

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Loose War memorial fissure damage as at Jan 2021 - Taken by Nicky Bourne 21 Jan 2021

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Loose War memorial Plinth damage as at Jan 2021 - Taken by Nicky Bourne 21 Jan 2021

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Loose War memorial missing lettering as at Jan 21 - Taken by Nicky Bourne 21 Jan 2021

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial structural deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial sword - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 Nov 2023

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 06 Feb 2024

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 May 2024

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Loose Cemetery war memorial deterioration - Taken by Nicky Bourne Loose Parish Council 17 May 2024

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Reference WMO/135916

Address:

All Saints Churchyard Extension

Church Street

Loose

Maidstone

ME15 0BT

England

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Status: On original site

Type: Freestanding

Location: External

Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace

Description: Latin cross

Materials:

Metal Bronze
Stone Granite
Stone Portland stone

Lettering: Incised

Conflicts:

First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)

About the memorial: Portland stone Latin cross with a reversed bronze sword on its face, which is based on Sir Reginald Blomfield’s ‘Cross of Sacrifice’ for the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission. The cross rises from a square pedestal which stands on a two stepped hexagonal Portland stone base. The square pedestal carries four Aberdeen granite panels, one on each face. These are inscribed with the names of the fallen and the principal dedication. At the top of each frame for the plaques is a cross within a circle carved in relief. The Second World War names are inscribed on two plaques angled across the steps of the memorial and are preceded by the dates 1939 – 1945.

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Loose Parish Council have recorded areas of damage on the war memorial and having sought professional advice (from Burslem Stonemasons) are concerned that if left, these areas will suffer further deterioration (freeze/thaw in the cracks etc) causing further structural damage. Presumably this would then require more extensive (and expensive) repairs to ensure the memorial is conserved as it should be. The particular areas of defect are damage to the Portland stone plinth block and fissures within the Portland stone work. It has been advised that the mortar joints are nearing their effective life, so it has been strongly recommended that these are raked out and replaced throughout. There is deterioration of some of the lettering, particularly on one plaque that is exposed to the elements, but we feel the priority should be the structural damage first and the letters if funds allow. We are also aware that any work undertaken would require permission of the Canterbury Diocese as the memorial is in the Loose Village Cemetery belonging to All Saints Church, Loose so we have started communications with the Diocese in order to apply for a faculty.We would welcome your advice and support as to how we should proceed to ensure the memorial is protected.

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Repairs to the original/historic/physical war memorial including structural or conservation works: or works which are required to enable the war memorial to continue to function

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Inscription:

TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF LOOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ [NAMES]/ 1939 - 1945/ [NAMES]

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Listing grade:

Grade II (England)

Listing URL:

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1436297

Unique listing reference number:

1436297

Conservation area:

Loose Valley

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