Summary
A war memorial, designed by Mabel St John-Mildmay, constructed in 1920.
Reasons for Designation
The war memorial at Stinchcombe is listed at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community;
* Architectural interest: for the quality of the design and craftsmanship of this sombre and dignified memorial;
* Group value: with the listed buildings which form its setting on all sides.
History
The war memorial was erected in 1920, to designs by Mabel St John-Mildmay, of Drakestone House in Stinchcombe. Walter and Mabel St John-Mildmay, were both talented artists and adherents of the Arts and Crafts movement; Drakestone was commissioned by them, and built in Cotswold Arts and Crafts style. Mabel was an accomplished painter who had studied at the Antwerp Academy, and exhibited circa 1901-1932. The inscription was chosen by Sir Charles Prevost, Bt, lord of the manor of Stinchcombe. The war memorial was set up in a very prominent location, at the heart of the village, on the junction of three roads. Originally set up to honour the Fallen of the First World War, the memorial was altered after the Second World War by the addition of the details of the men who lost their lives in that conflict. Since then, a plaque has been added giving the roll of honour from both World Wars; it appears to have been added to cover the weathered inscription which formerly detailed the names of the dead of the First World War.
Details
A war memorial, designed by Mabel St John Mildmay, constructed in 1920.
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