Memorial

Bourton - Cross - WW1

Cross

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Current Location

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, Bourton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, TF13 6QD, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 59714 96375

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14025
Description: A plain stone Latin cross on a small base and octagonal step. There is a carved stone wreath resting against the front face. The inscription is on the plinth.
Inscription: IN HONOURED MEMORY 1914 - 1919

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1461929

Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * it is a dignified commemorative structure that is well carved. Group value: * with the Grade II* listed Church of the Holy Trinity and the Grade II listed Bourton Manor.

Further Information

'Bourton War Memorial', Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News, 19 February 1921, p. 9.
"Bourton War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1461929. Accessed 16 August 2024.