Quedgeley War Memorial
Churchyard of the Church of St James, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1439997
- Date first listed:
- 05-Dec-2016
- List Entry Name:
- Quedgeley War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Churchyard of the Church of St James, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1439997
- Date first listed:
- 05-Dec-2016
- List Entry Name:
- Quedgeley War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Churchyard of the Church of St James, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PN
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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.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
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.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Churchyard of the Church of St James, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4PN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District:
- Gloucester (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Quedgeley
- National Grid Reference:
- SO8074214139
Summary
First World War memorial, designed by Sidney Gambier-Parry with further names added after the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Quedgeley War Memorial 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, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a well-executed Portland stone Calvary cross;
* Designer: by the noteworthy architect Sidney Gambier-Parry;
* Group value: with the Church of St James (Grade II*) and tombs in the churchyard (Grade II).
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England, both as a result of the huge impact the loss of three quarters of a million British lives had on communities and the official policy of not repatriating the dead, which meant that the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss.
One such memorial was raised at Quedgeley as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War. It commemorates 18 local servicemen who died during the First World War. The memorial was designed by Sidney Gambier-Parry (1859-1948), a native of Gloucestershire. He came from a prominent family with a focus on military service and the arts. His career spanned more than five decades, with churches frequently among his commissions, particularly those in Gloucestershire.
Following the Second World War, a dedication was added to commemorate the six fallen of that conflict.
Details
MATERIALS: Portland stone.
DESCRIPTION: Quedgeley War Memorial is located inside the S gate of St James’ churchyard. It consist of a hooded Calvary cross on a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft is set upon a chamfered square plinth on a four-stepped square base.
The front face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS/ FRIENDS.” ST JOHN XV.V.13. The rear face of the plinth reads “PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD/ IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS.”/ PS.116.15.V.
The front face of the steps are incised with the names of the fallen from the First World War.
The side face of the top step carries a later dedication to the fallen of the Second World War: ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945. The names of the fallen are listed on the side face of the second step.
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 21 August 2016 from www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/30235
War Memorials Online, accessed 21 August 2016 from www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/node/94066
Other
‘Village war memorial’, Gloucestershire Chronicle, 24 July 1920, 7
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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