Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Harborough
Town
Theddingworth
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 21st July 1920
    Attended by: Captain Hubert de Trafford (Dragoon Guards); Local Clergy, Dignitaries.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 21st July 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy Rector Rev'd. T. Plant & Dignitaries.
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37576

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Current location

All Saints Church
Main Street (A4304)
Theddingworth
Harborough
Leicestershire
LE17 6QZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 66753 85734
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Square base surmounted by tapering square un-hewn stone plinth with a tapering rectangular sectioned Celtic wheel cross. Raised inscription and names on a bronze plaque mounted on front face of plinth. Celtic knotwork design carved on cross and shaft.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PERPETUAL MEMORY OF THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (12 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bott, C.t.g.
Bridger, D.e.
Chambers, J
Foskett, A.f.
Foskett, C.r.o.
Haddon, J.
Johnson, E.
Plant, G.b.h.
Vines, A
Webster, T
See details for all 12 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 12
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 12
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, decorations, regiment
    Order of information: Rank
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth c 1000 mm, height c 2400 mm, width c 1000 mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Comments: The majority of the memorial's cost was met by Major Sutherland Wilson with the rest being found from public subscriptions.
Memorial: £200

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private,public
Details: Main sponsor : Major Sutherland Wilson.

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