Monument record 0727600000 - Stewkley War Memorial, Soulbury Road
Summary
Granite obelisk war memorial built in 1922 and commemorating local people killed during WW1 and WW2.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1436567: Stewkley War Memorial (DBC10171)
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Type and Period (2)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Built 1922, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Built 1922, Modern - 1901 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A granite obelsik on a square plinth and two stepped base surrounded by a low chain link fence in a small garden. Commemorates 30 local people killed in action during WW1 and 6 in WW2. In good condition. Constructed by Mr Harper, builder and unveiled on 9 April 1922 by the Earl of Orkney (B1).
Photographs and details of WW1 war dead (B2-B3).
Grade II. First World War memorial, unveiled on 9 April 1922, with further names added after the Second World War. Reasons for Designation: - Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20; - Architectural interest: a simple yet dignified granite obelisk (B4).
Sources (4)
- <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. UKIWM 7964.
- <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.
- <3>SBC24037 Digital archive: Roll of Honour. 2011. National database of Rolls of Honour.
- <4>SBC25284 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2016. National Heritage List for England: Listing Entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8521 2602 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEWKLEY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2021 8:03PM
