Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North Dorset
Town
Alcester, Shaftesbury
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
55234

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Current location

In graveyard
St James Church
Foyle Hill
Alcester
Shaftesbury
North Dorset
Dorset
SP7 8HL
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 85801 22393
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Large, crucifix (bronze figure of Christ on a wooden cross) on a two-tiered concrete base. The inscriptions are on bronze plaques fixed to the base.
Inscription
South side: REST ETERNAL GRANT UNTO/ (NAMES) East side (cont.): THEM O LORD AND LET LIGHT/ (NAMES)/ North side (cont.): PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM/ (NAMES) Also on East side: MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 38
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 38
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Crucifix
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze, Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Concrete
  • Memorial
    Measurements: height 4800mm, width 2100mm
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
  • War Memorial Cross
  • 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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