Memorial

Quedgeley

Mark Newton 15.06.2017

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 15.06.2017

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Current Location

Churchyard, St James Church, School Lane, Quedgeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PN, England

SO 8074514138

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 30235
Description: STONE CAVALRY CROSS WITH ROOFED TOP (CROSS ON PLINTH SET ON THREE-STEPPED BASE). CANOPY OF FIGURE OF CHRIST CRUCIFIED.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS. ST JOHN XV.V.13. / GATHER MY SAINTS TOGETHER UNTO ME / THOSE THAT HAVE MADE A COVENANT WITH / ME BY SACRIFICE/ PS.50.V5. / PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD / IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS / PS.116.V15. / ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN / THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945 / GATHER MY SAINTS TOGETHER UNTO ME THOSE THAT HAVE MADE A COVENANT WITH ME BY SACRIFICE / PS 50 V 3 (6 NAMES)

Maker(s): MR SIDNEY GAMBLER-PARRY, Designer
Maintenance History: NAMES BADLY WEATHERED. UPPER PART GOOD; AS OF JULY 2002. 3-STEP BASE IS DUE FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO LEGIBILITY PROBLEMS

Crucifix

Height: 3048mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good