Memorial
Ogbourne St Andrew - Cross
Ogbourne St Andrew Cross
Source: Copyright Mark Newton
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Current Location
The cross is located on the A346 approximately 5 miles north of Marlborough on a small grassed triangle at the north end of the village, Ogbourne St Andrew Cross, Main Street, Ogbourne St Andrew, Kennet, Wiltshire, SN8 1RZ, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 19031 72111
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 24144
- Description
- Standing on a rectangular base constructed of rough stones and mortar is a rough-hewn tapering, rectangular sectioned plinth surmounted by a rough-hewn Latin cross. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the Great War inscription and names on the smoothened 6 o'clock front face of the plinth. On the 3 o'clock plinth face is a non-ferrous landscape oriented engraved plaque bearing two names from WW2. White text. The whole memorial is enclosed by low stone pillars and a linked chain.
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock plinth face: TO / THE MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. / (13 NAMES) // Plaque on 3 o'clock plinth face: 1939 - 1945 / (2 NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 13
- Died
- 13
- Information shown
- Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
- Order of names
- Rank, then alphabetically by surname with one exception
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 2
- Died
- 2
- Information shown
- Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment, date of death
Components
- Cross
Made from: Granite
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 241846
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