Memorial

St. Cross Parishioners - WW1

Source: Orphan Works 32047

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Current Location

North face of pillar at west end of Nave., Balliol College Historic Collections Centre (Former St. Cross Church), St. Cross Road, Holywell, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TN, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 52017 06658

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 32047
Description: Wall mounted tall, square-headed marble tablet in opus sectile of various colours with an alternating chequered border and gold incised lettering. Upper portrait section depicts Christ upon the Cross surrounded by Tudor rose motifs above and the crowned letters IHS. Lower landscape section bears incised inscription and names.
Inscription: JESU MERCY / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE / WHO FROM THIS PARISH GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (8 NAMES in 2 columns)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Surname

History

Maker(s): James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd, Manufacturer

Ceremonies

Unveiled

June 1924

Bishop of Oxford

Conservation

Components

Tablet

Height: 920 mm

Width: 630 mm

Made from: Marble - Green

Condition: Good

Further Information

Council for the Care of Churches PM 2156
Web-link to Roll of Honour - Oxford, St. Cross memorial page. http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Oxfordshire/OxfordStCross.html