Memorial

Boldre (St John the Baptist)- Cross

Boldre cross

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 27 June 2016

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Current Location

St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire, SO41 5QH, England

SZ 3235 99303

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 48671
Description: Stone cross with square tapered column on a square plinth and two step base. WW1 inscription on front base of column and plinthother inscriptions and names on metal plaques at 9. 12 and 3 o'clock
Inscription: 6 O'CLOCK: JESU/ MERCY/ IN MEMORIAM/ 1914 1918/ "THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" 12 O'CLOCK: ALSO REMEMBERED WITH GRATITUDE/ THOSE BRITISH AND ALLIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHOSE LIVES WERE LOST/ WHILST SERVING WITH MILITARY FORCES ON STATIONS IN OR AROUND THIS/ PARISH AND WHOSE GRAVES ARE IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE/ CHURCHYARD. ALSO VICE ADMIRAL L.E. HOLLAND C.B. TOGETHER WITH 1416/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF HIS FLAGSHIP H.M.S. HOOD WHICH SANK ON 24TH MAY/ 1941 WHOSE MEMORIAL IS WITHIN THIS CHURCH 3 O'CLOCK: 1939-1945

Maintenance History: Writing on plaques and 3 and 9 o'clock renovated. New plaque at 12 o'clock.

Cross

Height: C 3000 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good