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    Memorial

    Bridstow - WW1 and WW2

    Bridstow Memorial

    Source: Copyright Gordon Amand

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    Current Location

    Located in vicinity of What3Words ///speaking.hockey.tiny, At crossroads with Bannuttree Lane, A49, Bridstow, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR9 6PZ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 58509 24527

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    32756
    Description
    Square plinth surmounted by tapering pedestal and Latin cross. Cross is decorated with incised cross. Rough-hewn finish except the areas with inscription. Inscription in black lettering on front face of pedestal and plinth and on additional stone attached to plinth. Surrounded on three sides by low wall with metal railings.
    Inscription
    Pedestal: IN / HONOURED MEMORY/ OF/ OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS/ WHO DIED FOR KING & COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914–1919/ (Names)/ THAT BRITAIN MIGHT STAY FREE. FULL PRICE/ THESE PAID, A WORTHY SACRIFICE. Plinth: 1939–1945/ (Names) Additional stone: (Name)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    initials of forenames, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    initials of forenames, surname
    Order of names
    surname
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    3 March 1948

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1462881

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as an accomplished and well-realised design in the form of a Latin cross with associated wall and railings.

    Pedestal

    Made from: Granite



    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1462881

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as an accomplished and well-realised design in the form of a Latin cross with associated wall and railings.

    Plinth

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1462881

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as an accomplished and well-realised design in the form of a Latin cross with associated wall and railings.

    • Unveiling 3 March 1948 (Gloucester Citizen)
    • "Bridstow War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1462881. Accessed 26 July 2024.