Memorial

Buckland

Buckland War Memorial

Source: Copyright Harold Jean Sapp, SSGT, USA Air Force

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Current Location

At front of Memorial Hall building,, Buckland War Memorial, Orchard Road, Buckland, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, SN7 8QT, England

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 31238
Description: Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned pillar with mouldings at top & bottom. Continuing upwards from the column, is a carved finial stone in the form of a flaming grenade.
Inscription: IN REMEMBRANCE / OF THE MEN / OF BUCKLAND WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE / SERVICE OF / THE EMPIRE / 1914 - 18 / AND / 1939 - 1945 3 o'clock face : (WW1 NAMES / WW2 NAMES) 9 o'clock face : (WW1 NAMES / WW2 NAMES)

Maker(s): TRENWITH WELLS, Architect
LORD GERALD WELLESLEY, Architect
Maintenance History: 1984 : Restored by Mr. Michael Harris of Abingdon in memory of Mr. Richard Wellesley at a cost of £1400

Unveiled

26th May 1923

SIR JOHN FITZGERALD

Pillar

Height: 10 ft

Width: 12 ft

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good