Memorial

Brize Norton

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Current Location

On a triangular grassed area approximately 10 metres south of Churchyard gate, Station Road, Brize Norton, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX18 3PR, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 30005 07570

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 31490
Description: Four-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a skirted square - transitioning to octagonal-sectioned plinth, square-footed octagonal-sectioned tapering shaft, moulded octagonal boss and a decoratively armed wheel cross. The lowest step is skirted at its base with an overhanging platform-topped upper face. All sides of plinth are decorated with quatrefoil motifs in relief. In addition, two Maltese crosses flank the dedication. Inscription in relief on all sides of plinth. A band of paving stones follows the octagonal base contour. The whole memorial is further bordered by a flower garden which is enclosed by a vertical hoop-topped iron railing fence.
Inscription: Face 1: IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY/ OF BRIZE-NORTON MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND/ AND FREEDOM. 1914 - 1918/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE."/ 1939 (1 name) 1945 Faces 2-4: (18 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: forenames, surname
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank, initials of forenames, surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs Knowles and Son of Oxford (between 1919 and 1920), Builder
Maintenance History: The inscription is becoming more difficult to read - images from March 2024 included

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1474137

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Brize Norton

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Brize Norton

Current Location

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Conservation

Components

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