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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Newbury
Town
Brimpton
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 16 January 1921
    Attended by: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arthur Fanshawe, GCB, GCVO; Parishioners: Brimpton Girl Guides;
  • Dedicated
    Date: 16 January 1921
    Attended by: Rector of Brimpton, Rev T Patton; Baptist student pastor; Mr W A Mount, MP; Ex-service men ; Relatives; Friends;
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9055

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Current location

Junction of Church Lane and Crookham Common Road.
Brimpton War Memorial
Church Lane
Brimpton
Newbury
Berkshire
RG7 4TJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 55803 64776
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Tall rectangular sectioned Celtic style cross on two-stepped, eight-sided base set in crazy paved area enclosed by low semi-circular tapered wall. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names text on front face of cross and top step, side face.
Inscription
Cross: THESE MEN / OF BRIMPTON / WHOSE NAMES ARE / HERE INSCRIBED / GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR FREEDOM / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 -1918. / (22 NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR / EVERMORE. // Top step, side face: 1939 -1945 / (2 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Armstrong, William
Bartholomew, Norman C H
Blake, James R
Butcher, Arthur T
Butler, William
Dyer, Daniel
Edwards, Sidney
Elliott, Percy J
Farquharson, Arthur
Frost, Percy
See details for all 22 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, honour
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, initial, honour
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
  • Lettering
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Lead
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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