Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Oxfordshire
Town
Henton
County
Oxfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68336

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Current location

Main Road
Henton
South Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX39 4AD
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 76340 02370
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Fleury cross with a shaft set on an octagonal plinth and four octagonal steps. It is set on a paved area and surrounded by railings.
Inscription
In memory of/ the Men of/ Hempton/ who gave their lives/ in the Great War/ 1914-1918/ (Names to the sides of the octagonal base) Note the inscription reference to 'Hempton', so called until the mid 19th Century)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Listing information
  • Henton 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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