Memorial

Minster Lovell

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Current Location

At junction between Brize Norton Road (B4477) and Burford Road (B4047), Brize Norton Road (B4477), Minster Lovell, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX29 0RA, England

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SP 31450 11010

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 98895
Description: Four-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a square- to octagonal-sectioned plinth and tapering shaft. All topped with a botonné cross. Incised inscription on base. Whole memorial surrounded by paved area, flower bed and chain link fence. Small plaque mounted onto wooden post and set into flower bed. Plaque has incised inscription.
Inscription: Base 4th step: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MINSTER LOVELL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR Base 3rd step: (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ (Names) Base 2nd step: 1939 - 1945./ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: initials of forenames, surname, decoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: initial of forename, surname
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): MR F E HOWARD, Designer
Messrs Coppock and Goodgame, Creator
Maintenance History: Memorial was moved in 2006 to it's current location due to neglect and vandalism. War Memorials Trust grant was given in 2006 to move the memorial and another grant in 2008 for conservation work.

Ceremonies

Dedicated: May 1921
Rededicated: 12 November 2006

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