Memorial

East Grafton - WW1 and WW2, Cross

Mark Newton 09.02.2015

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 09.02.2015

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Current Location

Placed in a half circle driveway, outside of the churchyard gate., St Nicholas's Church, East Grafton Lane, East Grafton, Kennet, Wiltshire, SN8 3DB, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 25706 60350

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 55712
Description: Stone Celtic cross set on a tappering, 4 sided plinth with a flat single step base. The top half of the cross is ornately carved and the inscription is carved on the sides plinth.
Inscription: 6 O'Clock Face (facing the road) - In memory of those who/ gave their lives while/ serving during the war/ 1939-1945/ [Names] 12 O'Clock Face - 1914-1918/ [Names] Another Face - 1914-1918/ [Name]

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: Initials, Surname, Rank, Honours
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 51064 inside the church.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 6
Died: 6
Information shown: Initials, Surname, Rank, Honours
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 51065 inside the church.

History

Maker(s): Lloyds of Great Bedwyn, Manufacturer

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good