Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Scarborough
Town
Hunmanby
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 20 March 1921
    Attended by: Lady Readett-Bailey unveiled the memorial
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
30597

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Current location

At end of car park
Hunmanby War Memorial
Cross Hill (off Church Hill)
Hunmanby
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO14 0JT
England

OS Grid Ref: TA 09560 77365
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Foundation stone supporting a three-steeped square base surmounted by a square sectioned tapering plinth, capstone and square sectioned tapering obelisk. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the inscription and names text. On front face of obelisk is a sword pale-wise in relief. Four small pediments above names on plinth, one to each face, carved in relief. Front: Standing soldier within wreath flanked by a cannon on each side. Side: Shield enclosing motto "READY AYE READY" with crown above and anchor below, supported by two white ensigns and flanked by a pennant each side, one marked 'JUTLAND', the other 'HELIGOLAND'. Back: Banner with motto "AUXILIARY FORCES, the words enclosing a wreath encircling motto "PRO PATRIA". Side: Letters "RAF" in crowned wreath between pair of pinioned wings.
Inscription
6 o'clock plinth face: IN / HONOUR / OF / HUNMANBY MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR FREEDOM / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 -1918. / LIVE THOU FOR FREEDOM, / WE FOR FREEDOM DIED. // 6 o'clock top step face: IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF / THOSE MEN WHO / LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE / WORLD WAR 1939 -1945. // 6 o'clock middle step face: (9 NAMES) // 3, 9 and 12 o'clock plinth faces: (33 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Anderson, Ctr
Appleby, Fc
Artley, H
Barker, C H
Binnigton, C E
Binnington, R
Boyes, J W
Bradd, G
Brown, H
Brown, J R
See details for all 42 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 9
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 9
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename initials, honours, service or regiment
    Order of information: Listed alphabetically by surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 33
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 33
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename initials, rank, service or regiment
    Order of information: Listed alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: height 2900mm, width 1500mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
History
21/11/2019: The memorial was Grade II listed (List Entry Number 1466564).// Mid 20th Century: The setting of the memorial was changed by the construction of a podium/memorial garden, with brick sett paving and low brick walls, approached by a short flight of steps from the east and by a gateway in the south wall. Some while later (pre 1971) a sub-rectangular paved area was laid to the front of the podium.// 1948: WW2 inscription and casualties' names added.// March 1921: Obelisk unveiled, bearing the WW1 inscription.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Driffield Times - Saturday 26 February 1921 (page 3) reported: 'Hunmanby's War Memorial. The memorial to the heroes of the war which is to be erected at Hunmanby is now completed, and is on view at the works of Mr F. Dove, sculptor, of Scarborough. It is a stone obelisk, 13ft. 6in. high, with 3ft. base. On the obelisk is a Latin cross, on which is carved a Crusader*s sword. Underneath is the figure of a soldier. The other three sides represent the Navy, Air Force, and Auxiliary Forces. The names of the 33 soldiers who made the great sacrifice are inscribed on the memorial. The inscription reads: In honour of the Hunmanby men who gave their lives for Freedom, King, and Country in the Great War. 1914-1918, Live thou for Freedom: We for Freedom died. The memorial is to be placed on the green at Hunmanby, near the entrance to Hunmanby Hall'. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001065/19210226/050/0003
  • Yorkshire Life online, 5/1/2011, article; www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/yorkshire/22638148.hunmanby--local-historians-go-online-tell-world-village-heritage/#:~:text=He%20started%20by%20writing%20down%20all%20the%20names%20on%20the
  • Grantham Journal - Saturday 23 November 1918 (page 3) reported: 'Ambulance Driver F.W.B. GRAVES. of Oakham. Driver Francis Wm Boyd Graves, of Oakham, who had been in the service of the British Ambulance Committee in France for nearly two years, was killed on October 19th. His mother resides at 19, South-street, and the family is well known at Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Little Dalby, at which latter place the father is buried. Since the death of his father, Driver Graves, who was educated at the County Grammar School, Melton Mowbray, had practically made his home with his uncle, Mr. T. A Graves, of 10, Haven Green, Ealing. When he attained military age he was placed in a low category, and, not fit for fighting, he obtained the permission of his local Tribunal to work under the British Ambulance Committee. The Secretary of the latter, in the course of a letter to Mr. Graves, said his nephew's services were highly appreciated by the Committee, and his personal character was everything that could be desired, Subsequently, Mrs. Graves received a letter from the B. A. C., forwarding the Croix de Guerre with the silver star and also his citation, which had been awarded posthumously to her son. The communication on behalf of the Committee expressed the deep regret they felt on hearing that her son had been killed. The writer added that the Commandant had informed them that Driver Graves was one of the most efficient members of his section, and carried out his work in the most exemplary way, and he had been requested by the men of the Section to express their deep sympathy with Mrs. Graves in her loss, and to assure her of the great affection they all had for her son. The citation from the French Military Authorities recorded the facts that the deceased had always displayed great courage and untiring devotion to duty, and had often distinguished himself in most difficult and perilous situations. To Mrs. Graves the Duke of Portland wrote: "The Commandant of the Section to which he was attached tells me that your son did his work faithfully and splendidly, and he expressed great sorrow at his untimely fate. In that sorrow I share, and I send to you a message of sincere sympathy. I hope that it may be some consolation to you to know that a French General placed the Croix de Guerre on your son’s grave.” We may add that the section to which Driver Graves was attached won high official honours, for its fine ambulance feats with the French army. Mrs. Graves is now left with one young daughter'. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000400/19181123/070/0003
  • www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/135065/
  • www.hunmanby.com/memorial.html#:~:text=HUNMANBY%20WAR%20MEMORIAL.%20IN%20HONOUR%20OF%20HUNMANBY%20MEN%20WHO%20GAVE
  • Historic England's record of the Grade II Listing of the memorial on 21/11/2019 are at historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1466564?section=official-list-entry
  • Driffield Times - Saturday 13 December 1947 (page 1) reported: HUNMANBY British Legion. - The monthly meeting of the committee was held Mr. G. Suter presiding. Poppy Day showed a good increase on last year and it was decided to send a letter of thanks to Miss L. M. Owston and the collectors for their splendid work. The memorial tablet to be placed in the church, giving the names of men who lost their lives in the 1939-45 war, had been ordered and instructions had been given to have the names added to the existing memorial on Cross Hill. Subscriptions are to be invited when the memorials are completed'. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001066/19471213/021/0001
  • Driffield Times - Saturday 21 June 1947 (page 1) reported: 'HUNMANBY War Memorials. At a meeting of the British Legion on Monday last Mr. H. A. Lawty in the chair, Mr. G. Suter reported on the deputation to the Parish Council and the position regarding the war memorial, and said that It was hoped to have the names of those who fell in the 1939-45 war added to the 1914-18 memorial on Cross Hill in the near future. Mr. G. E. Simpson stated that the vicar was completing inquiries to have an additional tablet In the church. It was hoped that public subscriptions would cover the cost of both memorials'. www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001066/19470621/013/0001
  • Driffield Times - Saturday 26 March 1921 (page 4) reported: 'Hunmanby War Memorial. UNVEILED BY LADY READETT-BAYLEY. On the Market Hill, Hunmanby, on Sunday afternoon, the war memorial, erected to the 33 men who fell in the war from the parish, was unveiled by Lady Readett-Bayley, of Hunmanby Hall. The service was conducted by the Vicar of Hunmanby, the Rev. A. Brooke-Jackson, assisted by the Rev. A. Dumbarton and the Rev. W. Moore, the Nonconformist ministers of the parish. At the close of the service tributes to the memory of the fallen were paid by Lt.-Col A. D. Legard, Lt.-Col. C. H. Pearce, Lt-Col. Sir H. D. Regdett-Bayley [sic], and the Rev. A. Brooke-Jackson. The memorial, which is an obelisk of Yorkshire stone, is 13 ft. high, has a commanding position on a grassy slope in front of the wall of Hunmanby Hall grounds, and is opposite the ancient Church. On the upper part of the front is the Cross with the Crusader's sword over it; and also the symbol of the Army, a soldier standing at attention, with a 60-pounder gun on one side of him and a quick firing gun on the other. On the left face is the crest of the R.A.F., and the right face a symbol of the Navy, whilst at the back is the symbol of the Auxiliary Force. The Yorkshire rose is also worked on each side of the obelisk. On the front is the inscription: - In honour of Hunmanby men who gave their lives for freedom, King, and country in the great war, 1914 1918. "Live thou for freedom; We for freedom died." www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001065/19210326/081/0004

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