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    Memorial

    Oakham

    Source: Copyright Brian Mawdsley

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    Current Location

    All Saints Church, Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, Leicestershire, LE15 6AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 86062 08882

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    37776
    Description
    Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a distinctive two-stage plinth, octagonal sectioned tapering shaft & closed lantern. Lower stage of plinth has star-like indented incised inscription faces on each of the eight sides. Upper stage is octagonal in plan with four, scallop-topped buttresses on alternate sides. Two raised laurel wreaths protrude on opposing flats of upper stage. Incised inscriptions on each upper stage face. Closed lantern has carvings of the Crucifixion, mother & child, St. Martin dividing his cloak & St. George & the dragon.
    Inscription
    Face 1 plinth top face: TO/ THE MEN OF/ OAKHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ Face 1 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 2 plinth top face: 1939-1945/ (Names)/ Face 2 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 3 Plinth top face: A.D. 1914-1919/ Face 3 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 4 plinth top face: 1939-1945/ (Names)/ Face 4 plinth lower faces: (Names)/
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    112
    Died
    112
    Information shown
    Surname, initials, service
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    17
    Died
    17
    Information shown
    Surname, initials
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • Sir John Ninian Comper RA, Architect

    • Mr. W.D. Gough, Kennington, Makers

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    Stone donated by Mr. J. Davenport-Handley, Clipsham Hall.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    07th April 1922

    Major General Sir A E Codrington KCVO CB; Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    07th April 1922

    Bishop of Peterborough

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 6700 mm


    Made from: Stone - Clipsham


    Condition: Unknown


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432879

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432879 (accessed 23/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    150446

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