Memorial

Burghclere

Burghclere War Memorial

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Current Location

On a traffic island at the junction of Harts Lane and Church Lane., Burghclere War Memorial, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG20 9HX, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 46968 61071

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 18162
Description: Three stepped base surmounted by plinth, tapered shaft and Latin Cross. Inscription carved on two sides of the plinth. Bronze Sword of Sacrifice, with a carved St. George and the dragon acting as a pommel, is mounted on the South side of the Cross.
Inscription: 6 OCLOCK FACE: 1914 - 1919 12 OCLOCK FACE: 1939 - 1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maintenance History: 2010: Grade II listed. DATE UNKNOWN: SWORD OF SACRIFICE ON ONE SIDE OF THE CROSS NOW MISSING

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Forest Of Dean

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1393909

Detail

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Further Information

Historic England - BURGHCLERE WAR MEMORIAL https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393909
Rebuilding Burghclere War Memorial steps https://app.thegoodexchange.com/project/10161/burghclere-parish-council/rebuilding-burghclere-war-memorial-steps