Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
Town
Bridstow
County
Hereford And Worcester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 3 March 1948
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
32756

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Current location

Located in vicinity of What3Words ///speaking.hockey.tiny
At crossroads with Bannuttree Lane
A49
Bridstow
Hereford And Worcester
England

OS Grid Ref: SO 58509 24527
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Square plinth surmounted by tapering pedestal and Latin cross. Cross is decorated with incised cross. Rough-hewn finish except the areas with inscription. Inscription in black lettering on front face of pedestal and plinth. Surrounded on three sides by low wall with metal railings.
Inscription
IN / HONOURED MEMORY/ OF/ OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS/ WHO DIED FOR KING & COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914–1919/ (Names)/ THAT BRITAIN MIGHT STAY FREE. FULL PRICE/ THESE PAID, A WORTHY SACRIFICE./ 1939–1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Andrew, W C
Counsell, T
Cowmeadow, A J
Deakin, C
Deakin, G F
Farr, P B
Floyd, C W
Francis, A A
Getting, E N
Gwilliam, J
See details for all 27 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials of forenames, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials of forenames, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • Bridstow 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
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • Unveiling 3 March 1948 (Gloucester Citizen)

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