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    Memorial

    Major General Sir Edward R P Woodgate KCMG CB

    Major General Sir Edward R P Woodgate KCMG CB

    Source: Copyright John Hale

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    Current Location

    In the Churchyard, Holy Trinity Church, Church Rd, Belbroughton, Bromsgrove, Herefordshire, DY9 9TE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 91930 76890

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    81175
    Description
    Ancient stone Calvary Cross restored in memory of Major-General Sir Edward R P Woodgate mortally wounded at Spion Kop. The old base was used with three steps representing the three Graces. The new column is over 14 feet high and surmounted by a carved canopy supported by four angels. On the West side is a figure of the Redeemer, on the East side a presentation of St. Michael and on the North and South sides are sacred mongrams. The whole is surmounted by a floriated cross with inscription on the shaft.
    Inscription
    THIS ANCIENT / CROSS RESTORED / IN LOVING MEMORY OF M-G-SIR EDWARD WOODGATE KCMG / WHO FELL AT SPION / KOP JAN 24 1900 (NB the inscription appears to bear pre-1900 honours)
    War
    Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Rank, title, fiorstname, ainitialsm surname, honout, detail of death
    Maker(s)
    • Mr. Bodley, A.R.A. - church architects of London, Restorer

    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Woodgate's Father, Rev Henry Arthur Woodgate, Rector of Holy Trinity, Belbroughton, the parish where the General was born.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24th July 1901

    Dedicated

    24th July 1901

    Rev. J. H. Eld M.A. (rector), Rev. C. Lunn of Fairfield and Rev. H. L. Firmstone (curate)

    Components

    St James's Gazette - Thursday 25 July 1901 Brief notice that memorial cross unveiled. the previous day
  • Worcestershire Chronicle - Saturday 27 July 1901 Obituary, description of the memorial and dedicatory service