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    Memorial

    Gravenhurst Cross

    close up of names

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    It stands to the south of the former St Giles' Church., St Giles Church, High Street, Upper Gravenhurst, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 11287 35973

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1913
    Description
    Red-granite, stepped plinth surmounted by a Latin cross and the whole set on a stone base. The inscription and names are on the south face in black lettering.
    Inscription
    Upper plinth: TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN MEMORY OF PARISHIONERS / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE Middle plinth: 1939-1945/ (names)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    2
    Died
    2
    Information shown
    Forenames, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    Initials and surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Peacock and Son of Shefford, Creator

    Costs
    £130; 15s; 4d
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    21/4/1920

    Mr J.H. Staddon J.P. of Luton performed the unveiling

    Dedicated

    21/4/1920

    Vicar of Gravenhurst performed the service

    Custodian
    Gravenhurst Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 620MM

    Width: 510MM

    Depth: 120MM


    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    Pillar

    Height: 2004MM

    Width: 670MM

    Depth: 670MM


    Made from: Granite - Red


    Condition: Good


    • Bedfordshire Times and Independent 23/4/1920 (page 4) reported the unveiling.
    • Central Bedfordshire Council Planning references CB/15/00772/LB and CB/15/00770/FULL refer to the redevelopment of the former St Giles' Church, and to the continuation of public right of access to the War memorial.