Summary
A memorial unveiled in 1920 commemorating the men of the parish of Hamstead in Birmingham who lost their lives whilst serving their country during the First World War.
Reasons for Designation
Hamstead War Memorial Cross, Birmingham, erected in 1920, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of the First World War on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in this conflicts;
* Architectural interest: as an accomplished and well-realised granite war memorial, which takes the form of a Celtic style wheel-cross;
* Group value: it forms an interesting group with the Church of St Paul, listed at Grade II.
History
Hamstead War Memorial, located in the corner of the churchyard of St Paul's Church (Grade II), was erected by public subscription and unveiled in December 1920. It commemorates the men of the parish of Hamstead who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War. The stone memorial was carved by Messrs J White and Sons, local memorial craftsmen from Yardley.
Details
A memorial unveiled in 1920 commemorating the men of the parish of Hamstead in Birmingham who lost their lives whilst serving their country during the First World War.
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