Summary
A First World War memorial dating from around 1920.
Description
A First World War memorial dating from around 1920.
MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from grey granite.
DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church, and is prominently situated in the southern end of the churchyard, close to the road.
It consists of a wheel-head cross with Celtic style strap work carvings at its head, on a plain, slightly tapering shaft, atop a plinth of two tiers.
The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES).
History
The war memorial in Wellingham was erected in 1920, as part of the great wave of commemoration of the fallen that took place across the country following the First World War.
The memorial was put up in the churchyard, and commemorates three local servicemen who fell in the war, including the Rector, who was killed shortly before the Armistice. Another of the fallen was killed in an attack by a German airship, in the first such attacks resulting in civilian deaths from bombing.
Reasons for Listing
Wellingham 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 the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20.
Architectural interest:
* as a dignified and sombre stone memorial, neatly made and well-proportioned.
Group value
* with the Grade II* listed Church of St Andrew.
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Recommended Books
A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings