Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial
Clewer Memorial Park, Dedworth Road, Windsor
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1462252
- Date first listed:
- 08-Mar-2019
- List Entry Name:
- Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Clewer Memorial Park, Dedworth Road, Windsor
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1462252
- Date first listed:
- 08-Mar-2019
- List Entry Name:
- Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Clewer Memorial Park, Dedworth Road, Windsor
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.
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:
- Clewer Memorial Park, Dedworth Road, Windsor
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Windsor and Maidenhead (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SU9510676475
Summary
War memorial, unveiled in 1923. The war memorial is set in a small circular enclosure lined with box hedging and other planting, at the south end of the Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground fronting Dedworth Road.
Reasons for Designation
Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial, of 1923, 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 this local community, and the sacrifice it made in that conflict.
Architectural interest:
* a simple yet poignant obelisk and a rare example of a memorial incorporating a drinking fountain.
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. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also the official policy of not repatriating the dead: therefore the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss. One such memorial was raised as part of a wider memorial recreation ground at Clewer, Windsor. It provides a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by 190 members of the communities of Dedworth and Clewer, who lost their lives in the First World War. Following the Second World War a dedication to the men who died in that conflict was added to the memorial. The memorial was refurbished in 1999, and the surrounding paths and planting improved in 2009.
The Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial was unveiled in the presence of the Earl of Athlone on Saturday 28 January 1923. The service was conducted by the Rector of Clewer, Arthur T C Cowie, assisted by the Vicar of Clewer, St Stephen’s and the Reverend William Edward Boys, vicar from 1917-1930. The buglers of the Third Battalion of the Grenadier Guards sounded ‘The Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ at the close of the ceremony.
Funds for the memorial were raised by public subscription, to which the Mayor, the Hon. A P Henderson, contributed generously. It cost £300 to erect, including £195 for the obelisk.
Details
War memorial, unveiled in 1923. The war memorial is set in a small circular enclosure at the south end of the Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground fronting Dedworth Road.
Materials: Cornish granite.
Description: the memorial consists of a tapering obelisk formed of granite blocks, with a stepped base. It stands on a granite plinth which bears the inscription: “TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ OF THIS PARISH 1914-1918/ ALSO TO THE FALLEN OF THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ AND SUBSEQUENT ACTIONS/ (Names)”. A fountain basin is attached to the south facing side of the plinth, below the dedication. The plinth is supported by a granite base.
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 18th December 2018 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/216143
War Memorials Register, accessed 18th December 2018 from https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/7942
Clewer Village War Dead - The Royal Windsor Website, accessed 18th December 2018 from http://www.thamesweb.co.uk/windsor/windsorhistory/wartime/ClewerVillageWarDead.htm
Other
Clewer Memorial Recreational Ground - Management Plan 2009 to 2019. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
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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