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    Memorial

    Icomb Parishioners

    The Memorial Cross

    Source: Copyright David Austin

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    Current Location

    On the traffic island in centre of the village, Icomb Hill, Icomb, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1JE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 21281 22671

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    © WMR-20866

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    20866
    Description
    A CELTIC WHEEL HEAD STONE CROSS ON A TAPERING SHAFT ON A TWO STEPPED STONE BASE. A BRASS PLAQUE WITH THE NAMES OF THE FALLEN ENGRAVED ON IT IS ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE SHAFT. A FLOWER BED SURROUNDS THE CROSS.
    Inscription
    1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    regiment, forename, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Rank, initials, surname, regiment

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1461781

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by the parish of Icomb during the global conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as a modest but well carved memorial taking the form of a Celtic wheel-head cross with a tapering shaft on a two-stepped square base. Group value: * the memorial is situated directly adjacent to The Old Post Office, Corner Cottage and Home Farmhouse and Adjoining Stable Block (all Grade II)

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1461781

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by the parish of Icomb during the global conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as a modest but well carved memorial taking the form of a Celtic wheel-head cross with a tapering shaft on a two-stepped square base. Group value: * the memorial is situated directly adjacent to The Old Post Office, Corner Cottage and Home Farmhouse and Adjoining Stable Block (all Grade II)

    • Icomb War Memorial. Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1461781. Accessed 15 July 2024.