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    Memorial

    Axford

    Axford War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Mike Guttridge

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    Current Location

    At roadside, by footpath up to church. Wooden fence behind memorial, St. Michael's Church, The Shute, Axford, Kennet, Wiltshire, SN8 2EX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 23357 69989

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-23920

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    23920
    Description
    Cross of rough-hewn granite set on tapering plinth which bears inscription and names. Plinth set on square brick base. Relief of sword on head of Cross
    Inscription
    AXFORD/ IN REMEMBRANCE/ 1914-18/ TO THEM ALL HONOUR AND PEACE/ (NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (NAME)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 1300MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good