Memorial

Bentworth

Bentworth Memorial

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

In the churchyard, St Mary's Church, Church Street, Bentworth, East Hampshire, Hampshire, GU34 5RE, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 66537 40290

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 63093
Description: Four-stepped base on which stands a tapering octagonal shaft on a small square plinth block. Above the plinth, at the base of the shaft is a moulded ring decoration. The slightly floriated Latin cross at the top of the shaft also has a moulded ring decoration at base. Some of the names on the memorial are difficult to read due to weathering, however they are reproduced on a framed wall plaque inside the church.
Inscription: WW1 Top section: SACRED/ TO THE MEN OF BENTWORTH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ LEAVING TO US/ WHO PASS WHERE THEY PASSED/ AN UNDYING EXAMPLE/ OF FAITHFULNESS AND WILLING SERVICE WW2 Second section: 1939-1945/ AND IN SECOND DEDICATION/ TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE OTHERS/ WHO PASSING LATER ALSO FELL/ LEAVING NO LESS GLORIOUS NAME On north face: (Names) On south face (Names) On east face (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename,decorations
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs Noon & Company, Guildford, Makers
Costs: WW1 £100. WW2 £65
Maintenance History: Cracks at base of column allow column to be rocked. New dowalling rods, recut names and inscription and cleaning required. Some letters indecipherable. Parish Council taking action.

Ceremonies

Dedicated

28 November 1920

Rev A G Bather

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