Memorial

Wimborne Minster - Memorial Cross

Mark Newton 2 February 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 2 February 2016

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Current Location

Located on the Minster Green about 25m to the north of the north porch of the minster., Church of St Cuthburga, High Street, Wimborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HT, England

OS Grid Reference

SZ 00937 99937

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 26678
Description: The base of the eleanor cross has an octagonal plan measuring 3.5m across and consists of three steps made from a granular oolitic limestone (probably Bath).. Set on top of the base is a square section plinth with pilasters at each corner. At the top of the cross is a merloned moulding above which is an ornate cross head of a coarser stone (possibly Doulting). IN THE FOUR FACES OF THE LANTERN ARE: ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON (SOUTH); THE CRUCIFIXION (WEST); VIRGIN AND CHILD (EAST); SAINT CUTHBERGA (NORTH). ALSO WREATH ON FRONT FACE OF PLINTH
Inscription: TO/ THE FALLEN/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ WHOSE NAMES/ ARE INSCRIBED/ WITHIN THE MINSTER/ 1939 - 1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Public subscription
Maintenance History: BADLY WEATHERED AND LOWER PORTION VANDALISED. SURMOUNTING CROSS NOW MISSING. (1997) 2004: APPLIED FOR A GRANT FROM WAR MEMORIALS TRUST

Ceremonies

Dedicated

2nd November 1921

The Archdeacon of Dorset in the presence of the RT Hon Earl of Shaftsbury, Lord Lieutenant of Dorset

Conservation

Custodian: Parochial Church Council (PCC)

Components

Cross

Height: 4800mm

Width: 3600mm

Depth: 3600mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Poor