Memorial

Bradenstoke - WW1, Cross

Cross

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Current Location

The cross stands in front of the church at the roadside, St Mary's Church, Hollow Way, Bradenstoke, North Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN15 4EL, England

SU 00045 79401

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 3094
Description: Short obelisk formed from the weathered remains of a Medieval preaching cross standing on a plinth and a three step, octagonal base. A bronze plaque is mounted to the front of the plinth: the plaque is formed of three panels with the main commemoration on the centre panel and English roses with hanging ribbons also carrying commemorations beneath on the panels on each side. All lettering and artwork is raised.
Inscription: Front Face - THE GREAT WAR/ THIS TABLET/ WAS FIXED TO/ THE MEMORY OF/ BRADENSTOKE MEN/ WHO FOUGHT AND FELL/ AND TO REMIND/ FUTURE GENERATIONS/ OF THE SACRIFICE/ THEY MADE Left Face - 1914 LEST WE FORGET Right Face - 1918 UNITE FOR PEACE

Maintenance History: The cross itself is very weathered but this seems to be solely due to its age (Medieval).

Cross

Height: c3600mm

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Historic England

List Entry: 1019733

Plaque

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good