Memorial
Nympsfield WW1
Cross
Source: Copyright Michael Curme
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Current Location
Junction of the Tinkley Lane and Front Street - Alongside Chapel House (Former RC Chapel), 3 The Cross, Nympsfield, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TU, England
OS Grid Reference
SO 80013 00634
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 35227
- Description
- Sexagonal stone plinth surmounted by a wooden Calvary cross and a metal figure of Christ.
- Inscription
- THIS CRUCIFIX SHOT / & BROKEN WAS FOUND / ON THE BATTLEFIELD ON [BEUGNY ON THE / SOMME 1917 - / THE MEN & WOMEN OF / NYMPSFIELD HAVE / SET IT UP IN THEIR / MIDST TO REMIND / THEM OF GOD'S MERCIES / FURING THE GREAT WAR / & TO BEG HIS BLESSING / ON THE LIVING AND / THE DEAD. HE WAS WOUNDED FOR / OUR TRANSGRESSIONS / HE WAS BRUISED FOR / OUR INIQITIES. (in italics) / SAIAS LIM 5
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 8
- Died
- 8
- Information shown
- Initial, surname
- Order of names
- Alphabetical by surname
- Maintenance History
- 2000: Crucifix removed for repair and restoration as part of a village Millenium Project.
Components
- Crucifix
Height: 2000mm
Width: 1000mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: At Risk
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1427472
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427472 (accessed 04/05/2026)
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 89193
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