Summary
First World War memorial, 1921.
Reasons for Designation
Rood End War Memorial, which stands in the grounds of Rood End Primary School, 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 local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the First World War;
* Degree of survival: the memorial has not been modified for Second World War commemoration, and thus retains its original design intent.
History
Rood End War Memorial was unveiled in March 1921 by J W Wilson MP. It was commissioned by the Rood End Sailors and Soldiers Fund and sculpted by John Dallow and Sons of Uplands Work, Smethwick. The memorial was surrounded by wrought iron railings to the front with a small garden that have since been replaced. It has been re-lettered and restored.
Details
Rood End War Memorial stands in the south-eastern part of the grounds of Rood End Primary School, on the corner of Rood End Road and Gresham Road. It comprises a dark granite shield-shaped tablet on a large pale stone panel, set on a rectangular stone plinth inscribed with the monumental mason’s details. This stands on a concrete rectangular slab. The top of the panel is curved and bears a carved inscription reading PRO PATRIA MORI with the dates 1914/ 1918 below on a small shield mantled with laurel leaves.
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