Memorial

Otterbourne

Cross

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Current Location

St Matthew's Church, Main Road, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2EJ, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 45679 22834

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 21913
Description: A Latin cross made of Portland stone. The cross stands on a square plinth with a curved design at each corner. The plinth surmounts a three-stepped base, and the bottom step features a small column in each corner. These columns are surmounted by stone orbs. The dedication is written on the faces of the base.
Inscription: IN MEMORIAM 1914-1918/ ERECTED AS AN EXPRESSION OF/ PROFOUND THANKFULNESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD/ FOR A WONDERFUL DELIVERANCE IN THE GREAT WAR,/ AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN FROM/ OTTERBOURNE AND ALLBROOK WHO SERVED/ AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL/ WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HEREON/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 30
Died: 30
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, deocrations.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, decorations.
Order of names: Surname.

History

Maintenance History: The cross was vandalised in May 1987. It was restored by public subscription and rededicated in November 1987.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

05th December 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Rededicated

01st November 1987

UNKNOWN

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 3960MM

Width: 3960MM

Depth: 3960MM

Made from: Stone - Portland

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