Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Rutland
Town
Oakham
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 07th April 1922
    Attended by: Bishop of Peterborough
  • Unveiled
    Date: 07th April 1922
    Attended by: Major General Sir A E Codrington KCVO CB; Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Show More (1)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37776

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Current location

All Saints Church
Church Street
Oakham
Rutland
Leicestershire
LE15 6AA
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 86062 08882
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a distinctive two-stage plinth, octagonal sectioned tapering shaft & closed lantern. Lower stage of plinth has star-like indented incised inscription faces on each of the eight sides. Upper stage is octagonal in plan with four, scallop-topped buttresses on alternate sides. Two raised laurel wreaths protrude on opposing flats of upper stage. Incised inscriptions on each upper stage face. Closed lantern has carvings of the Crucifixion, mother & child, St. Martin dividing his cloak & St. George & the dragon.
Inscription
Face 1 plinth top face: TO/ THE MEN OF/ OAKHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ Face 1 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 2 plinth top face: 1939-1945/ (Names)/ Face 2 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 3 Plinth top face: A.D. 1914-1919/ Face 3 plinth lower faces: (Names)/ Face 4 plinth top face: 1939-1945/ (Names)/ Face 4 plinth lower faces: (Names)/
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adcock, A.
Adcock, R.
Allett, B H
Allett, C
Baines, C. J.
Batts, W H
Beaver, A.
Beaver, A.
Beaver, B. C.
Beaver, C T
See details for all 40 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 112
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 112
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials, service
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 6700 mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
Listing information
  • Oakham 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
Costs

Comments: Stone donated by Mr. J. Davenport-Handley, Clipsham Hall.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public

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