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    Memorial

    Northbourne Parish

    Northbourne Parish War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Marcia Blackman

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    Current Location

    St Peters Church, Newlands Avenue, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX11 8PX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 52266 89582

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    31410
    Description
    Wheel cross of rough-hewn stone surmounting three-stepped pedestal. Inscription and names carved on top two steps.
    Inscription
    IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF NORTHBOURNE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / (10 NAMES) // Accompanying plaque: Northbourne War Memorial/ This memorial to the men who gave their lives in the/ 1914-1918 war was unveiled on 15th May 1921 at St/ Peter's Church Northbourne Village./ The memorial was relocated here when the congregation/ moved to this new church building in 1977./ Refurbished in the spring of 2001, it was rededicated on/ 15th May 2001, the 80th anniversary of its unveiling.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Forename, initials, surname, regiment or service
    Maintenance History
    2001: refurbished

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    15th May 1921

    Unknown

    Dedicated

    15th May 1921

    Unknown

    Rededicated

    15th May 2001

    Unknown

    Previous Location(s)

    • formerly Northbourne St, St Peters Church, Church St, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 529 899

    Year of move

    1977

    Reason for move

    Move to new Church building

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


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