Memorial

Hermitage - Cross

Source: Anon

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Current Location

Holy Trinity Churchyard, Marlston Road, Hermitage, Newbury, Berkshire, RG18 9SU, England

SU 50659 72952

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9077
Description: Single-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a tapering rectangular sectioned plinth and tapering rectangular sectioned shaft with integrated wheel cross. Various knotwork designs in relief on top faces of plinth, sides of shaft and wheel cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names text on three faces of plinth.
Inscription: 6 o'clock plinth face: IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE BRAVE AND GALLANT MEN / OF HERMITAGE, / WHO, FIGHTING FOR HONOUR, JUSTICE AND FREEDOM, / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919. / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE." // 3 o'clock plinth face: (15 NAMES) // 9 o'clock plinth face: ALSO THOSE WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND / GREAT WAR 1939 - 1945. / (1 NAME) / "TO THAT BRIGHTEST OF ALL MEETINGS / BRING US, JESU CHRIST, AT LAST; / BY THY CROSS, THROUGH DEATH AND / JUDGEMENT / HOLDING FAST."/ (7 NAMES)

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Lettering

Made from: Lead

Condition: Good