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    Memorial

    Burghfield

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    Current Location

    St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Church Lane, off Reading Road, Burghfield, Newbury, Berkshire, RG30 3TG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 67087 68440

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-7784

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    7784
    Description
    Three-stepped octagonal base comprising two shallow steps and one higher step surmounted by an octagonal sectioned plinth and octagonal sectioned slightly tapering shaft with an integrated cross incorporating a bronze sword on front face. Great War incised inscription and names on side faces of plinth. WW2 incised inscription and names on a separate angled stone tablet block placed abutting highest step.
    Inscription
    Plinth face 1: BURGHFIELD / AND / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. / THESE DIED THAT / WE MIGHT LIVE. // Other 7 plinth faces: OFFICERS / (2 NAMES) / NON COMMD OFFICERS / (5 NAMES) / OTHER RANKS / (32 NAMES) // Tablet: SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (15 NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    39
    Died
    39
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname, rank, honours
    Order of names
    Officers, non commissioned officers, other ranks
    Additional Information
    Other ranks group listed alphabetical by surname with one exception
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    15
    Died
    15
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Listed alphabetical by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect

    • A. F. Jones, Letter cutter / Engraver

    Sponsor Type
    corporate

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    14 November 1920

    Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire

    14 Nov 1949

    Bishop Suffragan of Reading

    Dedicated

    14 November 1920

    The Rector of Burghfield, Reverend H. W. G. Thursby

    Custodian
    Parish council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 5000mm

    Width: 4000mm

    Depth: 4000mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Berkshire Record Office DP29 - AI, 8A4, 6/5/1-24