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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Newbury
Town
Welford
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 14 February 1920
    Attended by: Major H L Archer-Houblon; Local clergy: Parishioners;
  • Dedicated
    Date: 14 February 1920
    Attended by: Rev R J Burbridge; Rev C E Hardy; Wickham Girl Guides; Parishioners; Family and friends; School children;
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
7786

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Current location

Memorial located on the Welford to Wickham Road.
Welford War Memorial
Welford Road
Welford
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 8HP
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 40377 72771
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rough-hewn, rectangular sectioned tapering plinth and Celtic style wheel cross. The cross comprises a bas-relief carving and on surrounding wheel. The stepped base is made up of rectangular blocks. The smoothened front plinth face bears the Incised inscription and names, infilled with black paint.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919 / (22 NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (1 NAME)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barrett, W
Biggs, I R M
Blackman, G H W
Brown, G
Butler, A
Butler, J W
Canning, F
Dean, A
Herbert, H
Huntly, W
See details for all 22 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initial, surname
    Order of information: Forename initial, surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 22
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 22
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite - Cornish
Listing information
Condition
History
Refurbished in 1995
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Parish Council

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