Memorial

Cassington - Cross

Source: Copyright Cassington Parish Council

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Current Location

Cassington War Memorial, The Green, Cassington, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX29 4DN, England

SP 45424 10812

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 31215
Description: Three-stepped, platform topped octagonal base surmounted by a square to octagonal transition plinth, square-footed octagonal sectioned tapering shaft, boss & terminal-armed cross. Inscriptions on four side faces of plinth. Raised figure of the Crucifixion on front of cross & the Virgin & child on the rear side. The whole memorial is surrounded by a narrow border garden, enclosed within a metal post & chain fence.
Inscription: Front of Plinth : 1939-1945/ (Names)/ DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY Rear of Plinth: 1914-1918/ (Names)/ TO THE GALLANT DEAD Sides of Plinth: 1914-1918/ (Names)

Maker(s): MR F E HOWARD, Designer
Mr Alec Miller, Sculptor
MESSRS AXTELL & SON, Builder

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1474377

"Cassington War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1474377. Accessed 9 August 2024.