Memorial

Brightwalton

Brightwalton - Cross

Source: Tim Wyatt

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Current Location

Roadside., Brightwalton War Memorial, Common Lane (junction with Church Lane), Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DH, England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9054
Description: Decorative-armed wheel cross with an integrated tapering rectangular shaft, set on a shallow rectangular sectioned plinth and three-stepped circular base. The rear of the base is flush with a raised semi-circular platform area, two sets of steps lead down to the roadside frontage. A semi-circular alignment of vertical stones form the rear boundary of the platform. Two roadside flanking stone pillars each bear a vertically oriented bronze plaque with raised name details. A replacement inscription plaque is attached to the front face of the plinth.
Inscription: Plaque on cross: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR / 1914 - 1919 // Plaque on left pillar: (7 NAMES) // Plaque on right pillar: (7NAMES)

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good