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    Memorial

    Sandhurst Cross

    Sandhurst Cross 1

    Source: Copyright Sue C (War Memorials Trsut WMO 115548)

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    Current Location

    Sandhurst Memorial Park, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, Bracknell, Berkshire, GU17 8BJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 84245 61350

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    7764
    Description
    Stone cross, with a carved sword and wreath on the front face. It rests on a block that bears the inscription, which stands on a three stepped base. The memorial is set within a paved area that is surrounded by railings, in the Memorial Park.
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE/ WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ AD 1914 1918/ AD 1939-1945/ SANDHURST
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maintenance History
    The memorial was originally installed in a different location on Yorktown Road in c1921. Due to a threat from traffic, it was relocated in 1984 to its current site, on a paved area in Memorial Park. In 2014 the memorial was cleaned, and the paving was changed and extended. On 13/6/2014 it was Grade II listed by Historic England.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    Circa 1921

    unknown

    Previous Location(s)

    • A321 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, Bracknell, Berkshire, England

      Year of move

      1984

      Reason for move

      Threatened by traffic

    Custodian
    Sandhurst Council

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone - Limestone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1419514

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1419514

    • https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/115548/
    • https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1419514 "The war memorial in Memorial Park, Sandhurst, unveiled c1921 but moved to its present location in 1984, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historic interest: as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the people of Sandhurst and those who passed through the Royal Military Academy in the First and Second World Wars. It is of strong historic and cultural significance both at local and national level; * Architectural interest: for the quality of the design and craftsmanship of this elegant memorial."