Memorial

Stonesfield

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Current Location

On triangular grassed area at junction between Combe Road and Woodstock Road, Combe Road, Stonesfield, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX29 8RH, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 39559 17185

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 31686
Description: Three-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular-sectioned Latin cross. Incised cross on Latin cross mirroring the outline. Inscription within recessed areas at base of shaft and on front of base. Inscription also on two sides of base. Incised inscription in black lettering. Whole memorial stands within a metal railing enclosure and surrounded by a flower bed.
Inscription: Cross: THIS CROSS/ IS PLACED HERE/ BY VOLUNTARY/ SUBSCRIPTION TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF/ THE FOLLOWING/ STONESFIELD MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 Front of base: (Names)/ "ESTEEM THEM VERY HIGHLY IN LOVE FOR THEIR WORK'S SAKE" I. THESS: V. 13. Sides of base: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: forename, surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: forename, surname, military operation, date of death

History

Sponsor Type: public

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good