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    Memorial

    Newbury Town

    Peter Bird

    Source: Copyright Peter Bird

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    Current Location

    Junction of Bartholomew Street and West Mills, Memorial to Men of Newbury, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5HP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SU 47057 67101

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    9082
    Description
    Four-stepped white stone octagonal base surmounted by plinth, shaft and Lantern Cross. Inscription on 12 bronze panels on lower curved wall behind cross for WW1, with 6 bronze panels on a smaller curved wall above for WW2. Whole is surrounded in front by railing.
    Inscription
    (NAMES) IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE/THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/1914 - 1918. (NAMES) IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    339
    Died
    339
    Information shown
    Forename, Initial, Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    180
    Died
    180
    Information shown
    Initials, surname, decorations
    Order of names
    surname,decorations
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1 October 1922

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Newbury Town Council

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1431903

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431903 (accessed 29/05/2026)

    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1431903

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1431903 (accessed 29/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    114256

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