Memorial

Wingrave

Wingrave War Memorial

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Current Location

Junction of Church Street and Dark Lane, The Green, 1, Dark Lane, Wingrave, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4PD, England

SP 86991 19039

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 8010
Description: Rough hewn granite obelisk on a square plinth, on a two-stepped base. Inscription and names in leaded lettering on smooth areas of face 1 of the obelisk and plinth. A Latin cross in relief on face 1 of the obelisk. The whole is set within a square paved area surrounded by small stone obelisks connected by chain. .
Inscription: Face 1 of column: 1939 - 1945 (Names)/ Face 1 of plinth: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE."

Unveiled

30 May 1921

Major General J. C. Swann, C.B., D.L., clergy, parishioners

Obelisk

Height: 3120 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1441163