Memorial

Great Comberton Cross - WW1

Cross

Source: Copyright David Austin

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Current Location

ROADSIDE, JUST AFTER TURNING INTO QUAY LANE (A DEAD END) IF DRIVING NORTH FROM THE VILLAGE/CHURCH, Church Street, Great Comberton, Wychavon, Herefordshire, WR10 3DZ, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 95659 42556

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 32424
Description: Grey stone Latin cross on a square plinth. A relief carving of a pelican plucking its breast to feed its young is at the centre of the cross. The inscription is carved on a face of the plinth.
Inscription: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 5
Died: 5
Information shown: surname, rank, decorations
Order of names: rank, surname

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1461877

Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * it is an accomplished and well-realised example of a Latin cross war memorial which displays good decorative detailing. Historic interest: * it has strong cultural and historical significance within both a local and national context as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the First World War.

Further Information

"Great Comberton War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1461877. Accessed 16 August 2024.