Robertson War Memorial, Sharpenhoe Clappers, Sharpenhoe

Record ID:  150018 / MNA177728
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: Scheduled Monument, Listed Building: Grade II
NT Property:  Sharpenhoe; East of England
Civil Parish:  Streatley; Central Bedfordshire
Grid Reference:  TL 0661 3016
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Summary

Memorial obelisk to the Robertson brothers killed between 1912 and 1916. The obelisk is listed as a Grade II Listed Building and is located c450m SE of Roberts Farm, Sharpenhoe.

Identification Images (1)

© National Trust
© National Trust

Most Recent Monitoring

None Recorded

Monument Types

  • OBELISK (Early 20th C - 1912 AD to 1916 AD)

Description

A stepped concrete obelisk with brass plate, 2.4 metres high. The obelisk is listed as a Grade II Listed Building and is located c450m SE of Roberts Farm, Sharpenhoe.

William Robertson (d1937) left a bequest to the National Trust to acquire property "within reasonably easy access of London" as a memorial to his two younger brothers who dies during WWI. The obelisk was cast by Dove Brothers of London and the plaque was made by the Royal Label Factory of Stratford-upon-Avon, to a design by Laurence Turner (1864-1957).

Inscription reads:
"Sharpenhoe Clappers was bequeathed to the National Trust by W A Robertson in memory of his brothers Norman Cairns Robertson 2nd batt. Hampshire Regt, who died 20th June 1917 at Hanover Germany and of Laurance Grant Robertson 2nd lieut. 2nd battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers who was killed in action in France during the battle of the Somme in or near Delville Wood 30th July 1916."

See also similar pillar at Dunstable Downs 150017 (MNA108456)

References

  • --- SNA70628 - Unpublished document: National Trust. 2025. Statement of Significance for Robertson Memorial Obelisks and Landscapes.

  • --- SNA70629 - Article in serial: Surrey History. 2025. Memorials and Landscape. VII. 2.

  • --- SZM1362 - Map: Bedford County Records Office. 1842. C R O ref MAT.A.T.50.

Designations

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Associated Events

  • ENA13064 - Heritage Assessment, Statement of Significance Assessment for Robertson Memorial Obelisks and Landscapes

Associated Finds

None Recorded

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