Memorial

Stanway

Estate workers WW1 memorial

Source: Copyright Steve Jones

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Current Location

Situated at junction of B4077 and Cockpit, B4077, Stanway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PQ, England

SP 06099 32149

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Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 20854
Description: FIGURE OF ST GEORGE SPEARING A DRAGON, WHICH IS WOUND AROUND A SQUAT STONE PILLAR. SQUARE PLINTH BEARS NAMES AND INSCRIPTION. ON FOUR STEPPED BASE
Inscription: MEN OF STANWAY/ 1914 - 1918/ FOR A TOMB/ THEY HAVE AN ALTAR/ FOR LAMENTATIONS/ MEMORY/ FOR PITY/ PRAISE/ (NAMES)/ FOR YOUR/ TO-MORROW/ WE GAVE/ OUR TO-DAY

Maker(s): Eric Gill ARA, Mason
SIR PHILIP SCOTT, Architect
ALEXANDER FISHER, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: Sandstone plinth is weathered in some areas and lettering difficult to read.

Pillar

Height: 6000

Width: 1800

Depth: 1800

Made from: Stone - Cotswold

Condition: Good

Figures

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Poor