Memorial

Wootton

Wootton WW1 names from F

Source: Copyright Bill Butcher

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Current Location

Adjacent to Church Row,, Church Road, Wootton, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HF, England

TL 00504 45045

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1841
Description: Three-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned tapering plinth and rectangular sectioned tapering shaft with cross. Two decorated brackets support the arms of the cross. Incised inscriptions on sides of plinth & also on tablet at base of shaft. The years, 1914 1919 are in relief on the arms of the cross. A paved area with a low post and chain fence surrounds the base. The whole memorial is sited on a grass verge between two roads.
Inscription: 6 o'clock arms of cross : 1914 1919 6 o'clock shaft face : 1939 - 1945 / (NAMES) 6 o'clock plinth face : ERECTED / TO THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THE PARISH OF WOOTTON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR

Cross

Height: 2650 mm

Width: 570 mm

Depth: 300 mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plinth

Height: 630 mm

Width: 680 mm

Depth: 640 mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good