Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Stratford On Avon
Town
Sambourne
County
Warwickshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
MR COX (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 25th December 1919
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
19396

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Current location

Wike Lane
The Green
Sambourne
Stratford On Avon
Warwickshire
B96 6NU
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 06087 61834
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by an octagonal sectioned plinth, moulded capstone, tapering octagonal sectioned shaft & cross. Incised inscription and names on the side faces of plinth with a stone tablet set into rear face. Names on the tablet appear to repeat or correct existing names on other faces. Sword of Sacrifice in relief on front face of cross. The whole memorial stands within a border garden.
Inscription
Plinth face 1: TO THE / GLORIOUS DEAD Other plinth faces : (16 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ainge, F
Baylis, C
Bolt, D
Chambers, A P
Day, H
Eagles, C. E. C.
Ford, E
Horton, L
Johnson, E. P.
Mason, F
See details for all 16 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 16
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 16
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, decorations, regiment, place of death, date of death
    Order of information: Rank
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Sambourne 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
History
Cross originally was enclosed with railings but these were removed during WW2.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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