Memorial

Stanton WW1 Shrine

Stanton WW1 memorial for the 8 Men of Stanton who gave their lives

Source: Jon Webber

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Current Location

In wall by the roadside - junction of Stanway Road and High Street, Stanton Court, High Street, Stanton, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, WR12 7NF, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 06809 34264

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Shrine
WMR Reference Number: 20850
Description: Roadside shrine. Gabled recess flanked by pilasters and containing a bronze plaque. Stone acorn surmounting the the gable and each pilaster.
Inscription: PRAY FOR THE MEN OF STANTON WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ A.D. 1914-1919 TO WHOSE MEMORY THE/ VILLAGE HAS DEDICATED THE NEW CROSS/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: rank

History

Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: The memorial was modified from one of the original roadside village water taps.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

29th September 1920

Lady Stott

Dedicated

29th September 1920

Lord Bishop of Gloucester

Conservation

Components

Shrine

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Wall

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

Evesham Standard & West Midland Observer - Saturday 02 October 1920 STANTON WAR MEMORIAL. Cross and Tablet Dedicated by Bishop.
War Memorials Trust WM222 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=398