Memorial
Lower Benefield
Main Memorial
Source: Copyright Denis Kenyon
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Current Location
St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Causin Way, Lower Benefield, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, PE8 5AF, England
OS Grid Reference
SP 98826 88490
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 14916
- Description
- Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, tapering octagonal sectioned shaft, collar and Crucifix. On the reverse of the crucifix is found a figure of the Virgin and Child. Wreath in relief on side of plinth. Incised inscription and names on four sides of plinth.
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock face, inscription within wreath : GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS 3 o'clock face : IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / BENEFIELD WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR ENGLAND 1914 - 1919 9 o'clock face : (7 NAMES) 12 o'clock face : (7 NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 14
- Died
- 14
- Information shown
- forenames, surnames, year of death
- Maker(s)
Sir Ninian Comper, Designer
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Grade: II
- Plinth
Made from: Stone
Condition: Unknown
Grade: II
- Base
Made from: Stone
Condition: Unknown
Grade: II
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 108936
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