Memorial

Beedon And World's End

Source: Copyright Terry Nicolson

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Current Location

In churchyard opposite Church, St Nicholas Church, Beedon, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8SW, England

SU 48210 78099

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9135
Description: Two stepped square granite base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and wheel cross. Celtic knotwork patterns are carved on the face of the cross and the inscription is carved on the front face of the plinth. Lettering is in black. A number of shrubs are planted directly behind the memorial.
Inscription: IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF BEEDON AND WORLD'S END/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown