Summary
A war memorial designed by Francis William Troup (1859-1941) commemorating the men of Devizes and Roundway who fell in the First World War, dedicated and unveiled in November 1922, later also commemorating those in Devizes and Roundway who fell in the Second World War, and more recent world conflicts.
Reasons for Designation
The Devizes and Roundway War Memorial, dedicated in 1922, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: it is poignant reminder of the impact of the First and Second World Wars on the local community and commemorates its fallen servicemen;
* Architectural interest: it is a good example of a war memorial by FW Troup, an eminent architect of the Edwardian period, which displays interesting architectural detailing using good quality materials;
* Group value: it has visual group value with the neighbouring listed buildings and structures and makes a positive and important contribution to the local street scene
History
In order to commemorate the men of Devizes and Roundway who fell in the First World War a local appeal for the erection of a War Memorial was launched on 2 May 1919. This raised £3,660 and subsequently the Devizes and Roundway War Memorial was built on Long Street, partly in the corner of the churchyard of St John the Baptist (Grade I), next to the Parish Rooms, and partly situated within the landscaped grounds formerly associated with The Ark (Grade II) situated to its south-west.
The War Memorial was designed by architect Francis William Troup (1859-1941) in a neo-classical style, constructed by Messrs Morgan & Sons, and with bronze plaques cast by Humphrys & Oakes Foundry. A small memorial garden with flagstone paving was created around it, enclosed by cast iron railings on stone footings, incorporating and borrowing mature planting and trees that formed part of the grounds to The Ark. The Memorial was dedicated and unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Viscount Long on 13 November 1922. Francis William Troup, born in Scotland 1859, had his architectural practise in London from 1889 until his death in 1941. He is a relatively well-known Edwardian architect, and a number of his buildings in England are listed. He also designed a War Memorial in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, built in 1921.
Details
A First World War Memorial dedicated in 1922 and built to a design by the architect Francis William Troup (1859-1941).
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