War Memorial, St Mary Redcliffe

Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Redcliffe, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6RA

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A First World War memorial dating from 1921, designed by Sir George Oatley, altered following the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1437953
Date first listed:: 04-Oct-2016
List Entry Name:: War Memorial, St Mary Redcliffe
Statutory Address:: Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Redcliffe, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6RA

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1437953
Date first listed:: 04-Oct-2016
List Entry Name:: War Memorial, St Mary Redcliffe
Location Description:
Statutory Address 1:: Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Redcliffe, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6RA

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.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

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.

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Location

Statutory Address:: Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Redcliffe, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6RA

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:: City of Bristol (Unitary Authority)
Parish:: Non Civil Parish
National Grid Reference:: ST5910172289

Summary

A First World War memorial dating from 1921, designed by Sir George Oatley, altered following the Second World War.

Reasons for Designation

The war memorial at St Mary Redcliffe, of 1921 by Sir George Oatley, is listed 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; * Design: a well-executed stone memorial designed by the noted architect Sir George Oatley; * Group value: with the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary Redcliffe.

History

The war memorial in the south churchyard of St Mary Redcliffe was erected after the First World War, as part of the great wave of commemoration that took place across the country following that conflict. It was designed by Sir George Oatley, and the stone carving was executed by Messrs RF Ridd and Sons, AG Bird and Sons, and members of the Bromsgrove Guild. The memorial was unveiled in a ceremony on 9 October 1921. The inscription was altered following the losses of the Second World War, after 1945.

Details

A First World War memorial dating from 1921, designed by Sir George Oatley, altered following the Second World War.

MATERIALS: The memorial is constructed of Clipsham stone.

DESCRIPTION: The memorial consists of a tall, tapering shaft surmounted by a cross. The cross has a figure of the Living Christ, with the Mother and the Friend standing below in support. These stand on a capital with panels of carved tracery. The base of the shaft is set on a pedestal, square in plan, with carved panels on three faces, the design is said to be based on that of the medieval cross at Dundry. The fourth face of the pedestal bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND UNDYING/ MEMORY OF ALL CONNECTED/ WITH REDCLIFFE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT CAUSE 1914-1919/ 1939-1945. The pedestal is set on a four stepped base, the bottom step of which has a capping stone.

This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 27 July 2017.

Sources

Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 27 July 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/168357
War Memorials Register, accessed 22 July 2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/3164
Other
Western Daily Press, 10th October 1921

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.