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    Memorial

    Malmesbury - WW1 Cross

    Mark Newton 30.05.2017

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 30.05.2017

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    Current Location

    Situated at junction, Bristol Road/ Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, North Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN16 0AH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 93067 87409

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    24204
    Description
    Imposing Celtic style wheel cross on tapering plinth and three stepped base. Based on the cross of St. Martin on the island of Iona.
    Inscription
    South face: 1914 - 1919/ TO/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ (Names) East face: (Names) North face: 1914 - 1919/ TO/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ (Names) West face: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    75
    Died
    75
    Information shown
    rank, surname, initials
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname, initials
    Maker(s)
    • Henry Stafford de Bertodano of London, Architect

    • Messrs Webb & Son of Chippenham., Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    Cleaned and restored in 1988 by the council and the RBL at a cost of around £800

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    20th March 1921

    Lt. Col. L E Morrice DSO

    Dedicated

    20th March 1921

    Rev. Dr. Forrest Browne (Former Bishop of Bristol)

    Custodian
    Town Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4000mm

    Width: 1200mm

    Depth: 1200mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Stone - Blue Pennant


    Condition: Good


    Plaques / Panels with names

    Made from: Stone - Hopton Wood


    Condition: Good


    Cross

    Made from: Stone



    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1446261

    Date first listed: 18-May-2017

    • Western Daily Press - Thursday 24 March 1921 UNVEILING OF MALMESBURY WAR MEMORIAL (photograph of unveiling)
    • Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday 26 March 1921 MALMESBURY WAR CROSS Unveiling Ceremony (photograph of unveiling)
    • Carter Postcard Collection