Memorial

Aspley Guise crucifix

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Source: Copyright Graham Thorpe

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Current Location

Roadside set back into area that was part of Aspley House, Aspley Guise, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, England

SP 94454 36026

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1925
Description: A wooden crucifix with a bronze figure of Christ on an eight sided stepped plinth made of brick and stone.
Inscription: MEMORIAL REERECTED / BY "WHEATSHEAF" / AUGUST 1983

Maker(s): MESSRS T DAY AND SONS, Manufacturer
Maintenance History: Wooden panels with 33 names enscirbed have completely rotted away.

Unveiled

May 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

May 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Crucifix

Height: 2700MM

Width: 1300MM

Depth: 2000MM

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

County record office for Bedfordshire Times and Independent, Friday 5th May, 1922, for details of the original inscription.