Memorial details
- Memorial type
- Sculptured / Cast figure
- District
- Reading
- Town
- Reading
- County
- Berkshire
- Country
- England
- Commemoration
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Maker
- White & Sons (Builder)
- Ceremony
- Dedicated
Date: 29 November 1919
Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries - Unveiled
Date: 29 December 1919
Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries - Show More (1)
- Dedicated
- Lost
- Not lost
- WM Reference
- 66307
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Current location
Holy Trinity Church
Oxford Road
Reading
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7NQ
England
OS Grid Ref: SU 70809 73412
Denomination: Anglo-Catholic
- Description
- A crucifix and figure of Christ under a triangular canopy. The board which carried the inscription no longer exists, although there is a small board behind the crucifix bearing the dates of the two world wars.
- Inscription
- GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD/ IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE/ CONGREGATION OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE THEIRLIVES IN THE/ CAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18. THEIR NAMES WILL BE FOUND INSIDE THE CHURCH./ OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THEIR SOULS. JESU MERCY./
- Inscription legible?
- yes
- Commemorations
- First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Components
- Crucifix
Measurements: depth 457mm, height 3962mm, width 2133mm
Materials: Wood
- Crucifix
- Listing information
- This memorial is not currently listed. Find out how to nominate this memorial for inclusion on the National Heritage List for England
- More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
- Condition
- Trust fund/Scholarship
- No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A - Responsibility
- Local churchwardens
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