Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Mid Devon
Town
Oakford
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25345

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Current location

VILLAGE CENTRE
Oakford War Memorial
Rookery Hill
Oakford
Mid Devon
Devon
EX16 9EW
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 91075 21357
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stone-built raised platform supporting a shallow base surmounted by a two-stepped plinth, tapering shaft and integral cross.
Inscription
Upper plinth face : THIS CROSS IS SET UP / IN HONOURED REMEMBRANCE OF / THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN DEFENCE / OF THEIR COUNTRY AND EMPIRE / 1914 - 1919 / 1939 - 1945 Lower plinth face : " IN SORROW, IN GRATITUDE, IN HOPE." / Lower plinth face, plaque : 1914 - 1918 / (8 NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (4 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brooks, W.
Buller, F. E.
Carpenter, A.
Heywood, J.
Middleton, J.
Reed, F.
Reed, W.
Roberts, S.
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • Oakford 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

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