Stanwell War Memorial
STANWELL WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393523
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2009
- List Entry Name:
- Stanwell War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- STANWELL WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1393523
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-2009
- List Entry Name:
- Stanwell War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- STANWELL WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- STANWELL WAR MEMORIAL, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Surrey
- District:
- Spelthorne (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 05737 74222
Reasons for Designation
Stanwell war memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * As a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by this community in two World Wars, it is of strong historic and cultural significance both at a local and a national level * Its unusual Baroque and crisp Portland stone design render it of special architectural interest * Group value with St Mary's Church and other listed buildings in the High Street
Details
990/0/10023 HIGH STREET
11-NOV-09 Stanwell
Stanwell War Memorial
GV II
War memorial, erected after World War I to honour the men of Stanwell who gave their lives in the conflict, commemoration of those who gave their lives during World War II added subsequently.
Built of Portland stone, the monument stands c 3.8m high and comprises a tapering, faceted column on a rectangular base. The base is flanked by large carved scrolls and bears a roll of honour on both the north and south faces, above which is carved a setting sun. Two steps lead up to a rectangular plinth on which the column rests.
The north face of the plinth bears the inscription:
THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY / THE PARISHIONERS OF STANWELL / IN HONOUR OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF / LIBERTY AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / AND / THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945
The roll of honour on the north and south faces of the memorial bears a total of 55 names. The east and west faces bear the 25 names of those who died in action during World War II
The memorial is surrounded by a post and chain fence and stands on a small green in the centre of Stanwell, near the church of St. Mary (listed Grade I)
HISTORY: The war memorial was erected after World War I to honour the men of Stanwell who served and died during the conflict. The architect and precise date of erection are not known. Further inscriptions were subsequently added to the monument to honour those who had served and died in World War II.
REASON FOR DESIGNATION
Stanwell war memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* As a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by this community in two World Wars, it is of strong historic and cultural significance both at a local and a national level
* Its unusual Baroque and crisp Portland stone design render it of special architectural interest
* Group value with St Mary's Church and other listed buildings in the High Street.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 506923
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 05/12/2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/23798
War Memorials Online, accessed 05/12/2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/100327
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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