Memorial
Stoke and Wexham
Current Location
Wexham Street, Wexham, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6NH, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 99045 83587
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Fountain
- WMR Reference Number
- 75011
- Description
- a neo-classical octagonal pavilion with eight Greek Doric columns supporting the entablature. The frieze is decorated with tryglyphs and there is a deep overhanging cornice. Four of the columns are free standing with the other four engaged with low walls occupying the three western sides of the memorial. The higher, westernmost, wall incorporates a rectangular horse trough on the exterior and an arched drinking fountain with a basin on the interior. The clay-tiled roof has a stone ball finial. Inside the pavilion is a (now incomplete) cast-iron flywheel and crank water pump, probably by Joseph Evans of Wolverhampton. This stands on a clay tile and stone slab floor.
- Inscription
- Original Tablet-IN MEMORY OF/THE MEN OF/STOKE & WEXHAM/WHO FELL IN THE/GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ERECTED BY/SIR BERNARD OPPENHEIMER BART Additional Tablet-THIS MEMORIAL.WAS RESTORED BY/WEXHAM PARISH COUNCIL/FEB 95 THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY/OF THE END/OF THE END OF THE 1939-45 WAR
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Sponsor Type
- private
- Sponsored By
- Sir Bernard Oppenheimer (1866-1921), a South African-British diamond merchant and philanthropist who lived at the nearby Sefton Hall. He was created first baronet of Stoke Poges in 1921 in recognition of his contribution to the war effort and work with disabled servicemen.
- Custodian
- Wexham Parish Council
Components
- Building
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1445295
- Tablet
Made from: Granite
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1445295
- Trough
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1445295
- Fountain
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1445295