Summary
First World War memorial. Erected 1920.
Reasons for Designation
Winterbourne Abbas War Memorial, which stands in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Group value: with the Grade I listed St Mary’s Church and the Grade II listed Wherry Cottage.
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw a huge wave of public commemoration with tens of thousands of memorials erected across the country. One such memorial was erected in 1920 to commemorate four men of Winterbourne Abbas and Winterbourne Steepleton who lost their lives during the conflict. The war memorial was unveiled by the Bishop of Salisbury on Sunday 25th April 1920. A service was held in the church, followed by prayers of dedication and singing of the hymn ‘Come, Labour on’ at the memorial.
Details
First World War memorial. Erected 1920.
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