Memorial Cross, All Saints Churchyard - Oakham

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Mr JN Comper, West Norwood (architect)
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Rutland
  • Made by: Mr WD Gough, Kennington
  • Parish: Oakham
  • Custodian: Church

Clipsham stone market cross topped with closed lantern bearing carvings of crucifixion, Madonna and child, St Martin dividing his cloak and St George and the Dragon. Above octagonal shaft surmounting two stepped pedestal on three stepped octagonal base. Unveiled Thursday 6th April 1922 by Major General Sir AE Codrington KCVO CB; dedicated by Bishop of Peterborough. Stone donated by Mr J Davenport-Handley, Clipsham Hall. Book by Mr G Phillips containing names and biographies of the fallen and their photographs, previously hung upon altar war shrine in the church, was placed in a sealed leaden casket and deposited in the centre of the stonework of the memorial.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0884 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37776 Commissioned By: Oakham War Memorial Committee Custodian: Church Information Sources: RK, CD, Pmsa Website Links: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~shelve...

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Memorial Cross, All Saints Churchyard - Oakham
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Inscription Reads

TO
THE MEN OF
OAKHAM
WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR
[NAMES]
1939-1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Charles - James Arthur Merriman 2nd Lieutenant Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 1 10/02/1915 Clarke - William Edward Rifleman Kings Royal Rifle Corps 10/11/1918 Clifford - FJ Private Royal Berkshire Regiment C Coy; 2/4 03/04/1918 Colley - Jhr Cooper - Albert Edward Private Leicestershire Regiment 7 21/08/1918
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