Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
West Oxfordshire
Town
Brize Norton
County
Oxfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
31490

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Current location

On a triangular grassed area approximately 10 metres south of Churchyard gate
Station Road
Brize Norton
West Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX18 3PR
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 30005 07570
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Four-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a skirted square - transitioning to octagonal-sectioned plinth, square-footed octagonal-sectioned tapering shaft, moulded octagonal boss and a decoratively armed wheel cross. The lowest step is skirted at its base with an overhanging platform-topped upper face. All sides of plinth are decorated with quatrefoil motifs in relief. In addition, two Maltese crosses flank the dedication. Inscription in relief on all sides of plinth. A band of paving stones follows the octagonal base contour. The whole memorial is further bordered by a flower garden which is enclosed by a vertical hoop-topped iron railing fence.
Inscription
Face 1: IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY/ OF BRIZE-NORTON MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND/ AND FREEDOM. 1914 - 1918/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE."/ 1939 (1 name) 1945 Faces 2-4: (18 names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Archer, Charles H
Bellenger, Ernest
Blackwell, Albert E
Castle, Harold
Castle, John
Falkner, Albert E
Faulkner, Arthur
Garratt, William J
Godwin, Henry
Lock, Frank
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 18
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 18
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forenames, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank, initials of forenames, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
History
The inscription is becoming more difficult to read - images from March 2024 included
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

This record comprises all information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register for this memorial. Where we hold a names list for the memorial, this information will be displayed on the memorial record. Please check back as we are adding more names to the database.

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