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    Memorial

    Granborough

    Granborough cross in Churchyard.

    Source: Copyright Nick Hiams

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    Current Location

    Junction of Marston Road & Green End,, St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Marston Road, Granborough, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3NN, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 76761 25011

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-8050

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    8050
    Description
    Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, transposing to an octagonal section with chamfer at top, octagonal sectioned tapering column, boss & Gothic fitchy cross. Incised inscription on plinth, names on upper step..
    Inscription
    Plinth face 1 : 1914-1918 / THEIR NAME / LIVETH / FOR EVERMORE Plinth face 2 : + IN HONOURED / REMEMBRANCE / OF ALL WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / AND ESPECIALLY / OF THOSE FROM / GRANBOROUGH Upper step face : (5 NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    Forename, surname
    Maker(s)
    • Mr. F. E. Howard, Architect

    • Messrs W. Wise & Son, Mason

    Maintenance History
    2011: Restored by Parish Council with a grant from War Memorials Trust.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24 July 1921

    Mrs. Frederick Verney

    Custodian
    Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4870 mm


    Made from: Stone - Clipsham


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1438054

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1438054 (accessed 16/06/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    115269

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    • Bucks Herald 30 July 1921