Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
West Oxfordshire
Town
Clanfield
County
Oxfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 17th January 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Unveiled
    Date: 17th January 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
31520

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Current location

at junction between Bourton Road
Brampton Road and Main Street
Clanfield
West Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX18 2RB
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 28489 02037
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular-sectioned plinth, tapering rectangular-sectioned shaft and integral Latin cross. All rough-hewn with the exception of rectangular inscription areas on two sides of plinth. Pinned lead inscription and names lettering on front and side plinth faces. The whole memorial is surrounded by a paved area which is enclosed by eight, ball-finial, decorative metal posts supporting a single chain-link barrier fence.
Inscription
Face 1: TO THE/ HONOURED MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (16 names) Face 2: AND/ TO THOSE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES -/ 1939 - 1945/ (3 names)/ WE WILL/ REMEMBER THEM.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Austin, E W
Boulter, F
Clack, A
Clare, W T
Comley, J G
Gould, W J
Horne, F D
Horne, W
Marchant, R J
Marchant, W C
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 16
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 16
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank, initials of forenames, surname, regiment, date of death
    Order of information: date of death
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank, initials of forenames, surname, regiment, date of death
    Order of information: date of death
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 1850 mm, height 3575 mm, width 1540 mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Lettering
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Lead
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Site: c £106

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Clanfield Parish Council

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