Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
East Northamptonshire
Town
Brigstock
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date:
    Attended by: SIR ARTHUR DE CAPELL BROOKE
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14902

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Current location

Village centre.
Hall Hill
Brigstock
East Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
NN14 3EZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 94658 85325
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Brigstock war memorial stands in the middle of the village on Hall Hill within a fenced garden/rockery area. Two stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, pad with a tapering square sectioned shaft and cross. Incised slate inscription panels on sides of plinth. A small stone vase holder stands centrally on the upper 6 o'clock step.
Inscription
Pad, 6 o'clock face : COURAGE Plinth, 6 o'clock face : IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE TWO GREAT WARS / (6 NAMES) Plinth, 3 o'clock face : (11 NAMES) Plinth, 9 o'clock face : (11 NAMES) Plinth, 12 o'clock face : (11 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 25
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 25
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: forenames, surnames
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: forenames, surnames
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablets
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Slate
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Brigstock War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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