Specialist clean for Hucknall war memorial at Titchfield Park
Hucknall war memorial is to undergo specialist conservation cleaning, with work expected to completed in the next two weeks.
The memorial, located in Titchfield Park, is one of the town’s most recognisable civic landmarks and plays a central role in Hucknall’s annual Remembrance commemorations.
Ashfield Council has confirmed that an approved specialist contractor will carry out the work using techniques designed for historic stone structures.
The cleaning will remove environmental staining, help protect the stonework and preserve the inscriptions for future generations.
Coun Lee Waters (Ash Ind), who represents Hucknall Central on the council, has welcomed the work, saying the memorial deserves proper care because of its importance to the town.
He said: “Hucknall war memorial is one of the most important landmarks in our town.
"It honours the bravery and sacrifice of local people, and it is only right that it is looked after with care and respect.
“This is not just about giving it a clean.
"It is about protecting the stonework, preserving the inscriptions and making sure the memorial remains a fitting place of remembrance for years to come.
“Residents in Hucknall care deeply about Titchfield Park and the war memorial, it is a place people associate with Remembrance, civic pride and the history of our town.”
The cleaning is expected to improve the appearance of the memorial while ensuring the stone is treated sensitively.
Contractors will use conservation-led methods rather than standard cleaning techniques, reducing the risk of damage to the historic fabric of the structure.
Visitors to Titchfield Park may find access to the immediate area may also be briefly restricted at times during rhe cleaning period to keep workers and park users safe.
Coun Waters added that visible care for local landmarks matters to residents.
He said: “People notice when public spaces are looked after.
"Titchfield Park is an important green space for Hucknall, and the war memorial is a key part of that.
“It is a place of reflection, not just a monument, and it should always be treated with dignity.”
The work comes after earlier confirmation that arrangements were being made for the Hucknall memorial to receive specialist cleaning later this year.
Once complete, the memorial should be cleaner, better protected and in improved condition ahead of future commemorative events.