Doverio meras tarybos narys Neilas Rixas atsakė į žinią, kad istorinė Anglija padidino Doverio karo memorialo sąrašą į II laipsnį*.,
“The People of Dover War Memorial is at the centre of our Town and our hearts as a memorial to those who have given their lives so that we are able to live our lives in freedom today. I therefore wholeheartedly welcome the recognition that this new listing gives to our memorial”.
Historic England gave the following reasons for their decision:
- Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
- Sculptural interest: designed by Richard Goulden, a talented sculptor who was born and trained din Dover and who had served during the First World War, it is a moving and highly accomplished work;
- Design: as a fine example of an allegorical figure of Youth… who overcomes the difficulties in their path (thorns) to achieved victory (an upheld crucifix)
- Group value: with the Town Hall and Maison Dieu House (Grade II* and a scheduled monument);
- Clarity: a revised List entry is proposed to reflect our enhanced understanding of Richard Goulden’s war memorial work and to help inform future management