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Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Newbury
Town
Hermitage
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 5 May 1920
    Attended by: Vicar; Parishioners;
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
9077

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Current location

Holy Trinity Churchyard
Marlston Road
Hermitage
Newbury
Berkshire
RG18 9SU
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 50659 72952
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Single-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a tapering rectangular sectioned plinth and tapering rectangular sectioned shaft with integrated wheel cross. Various knotwork designs in relief on top faces of plinth, sides of shaft and wheel cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names text on three faces of plinth.
Inscription
6 o'clock plinth face: IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE BRAVE AND GALLANT MEN / OF HERMITAGE, / WHO, FIGHTING FOR HONOUR, JUSTICE AND FREEDOM, / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 - 1919. / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE." // 3 o'clock plinth face: (15 NAMES) // 9 o'clock plinth face: ALSO THOSE WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND / GREAT WAR 1939 - 1945. / (1 NAME) / "TO THAT BRIGHTEST OF ALL MEETINGS / BRING US, JESU CHRIST, AT LAST; / BY THY CROSS, THROUGH DEATH AND / JUDGEMENT / HOLDING FAST."/ (7 NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, initials, surname
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname with one exception
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, initials, surname, honours
    Order of information: Listed alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Lettering
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Lead
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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