Memorial

Ardington - WW1

Ardington

Source: Copyright Valerie Andrews

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Current Location

Well Street, Ardington, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, OX12 8PF, England

SU 43132 88384

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 31211
Description: An ornate floriated Latin cross with an octagonal plinth and a two-stepped base. The cross bears a fleur de lys at the intersection of the arms and moulded finials with a shield bearing a monogram of 'Jesus'. On the front face is a sunken panel with a carved shield.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: REMEMBER THE MEN OF ARDINGTON/ WHO FELL FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names) 9 o'clock face: MAY THEY REST IN PEACE/ (Names) 3 o'clock face: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, date of death, manner of death.
Order of names: Surname.

Maker(s): MR F D HOWARD, Architect
MESSRS AXTELL & SON, Builder
Sponsor Type: private,public
Maintenance History: STONE SOFT AND EROSION TAKING PLACE. BASE CRACKED (1992)

Unveiled

22nd May 1921

EARL OF CRAWFORD AND BALCARRES KT

Cross

Height: 16FT

Width: 7FT

Depth: 7FT

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Unknown