Memorial

Braunston in Rutland

Braunston in Rutland war memorial

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Current Location

Adjacent to Churchyard entrance gate, All Saints Church, Cedar Street, Braunston, Rutland, Leicestershire, LE15 8QS, England

SK 83317 06597

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 37756
Description: Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a square sectioned slightly tapering plinth, column consisting of a square footed base transposing into an octagonal sectioned tapering shaft, octagonal capital topped with a cross. Incised inscriptions and names picked out in black, on Face 1 of the plinth and cross shaft, and in recessed panels on Faces 2, 3 and 4 of the plinth. Inside the church, to the side of the main door is an incised metal plaque with details of the war memorials refurbishment.
Inscription: Face 1 cross shaft: LEST/ WE/ FORGET/ Face 1 plinth: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM/ THIS VILLAGE WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914-1918/ Face 2 plinth: (Names)/ 1939-1945/ Face 3 plinth: (Names)/ Face 4 plinth: (Names)/ 1939-1945 Refurbishment plaque: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES/ THE COMPLETE RESTORATION OF/ THE CHURCH CLOCK & WEATHER-VANE/ BY BRAUNSTON PARISH COUNCIL/ AND/ THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE WAR MEMORIAL/ BY THE PARISH COUNCIL & PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ TO CELEBRATE THE MILLENNIUM/ AD 2000

Cross

Height: 3850 mm

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

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