Memorial

Men of Welford

Welford War Memorial.

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Current Location

Memorial located on the Welford to Wickham Road., Welford War Memorial, Welford Road, Welford, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HP, England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 7786
Description: Three-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rough-hewn, rectangular sectioned tapering plinth and Celtic style wheel cross. The cross comprises a bas-relief carving and on surrounding wheel. The stepped base is made up of rectangular blocks. The smoothened front plinth face bears the Incised inscription and names, infilled with black paint.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919 / (22 NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (1 NAME)

Unveiled

14 February 1920

Major H L Archer-Houblon; Local clergy: Parishioners;

Dedicated

14 February 1920

Rev R J Burbridge; Rev C E Hardy; Wickham Girl Guides; Parishioners; Family and friends; School children;