Men of Bentworth

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Reference WMO/63350

Address:

St Mary's Churchyard

Church Street

Bentworth

GU34 5RE

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace
Description: Latin cross
Materials:
  • Stone Limestone
Lettering: Incised
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: The memorial consists of a four step base on which stands a tapering octagonal shaft on a small square plinth block. Above the plinth, at the base of the shaft is a moulded ring decoration. The slightly floriated Latin cross at the top of the shaft also has a moulded ring decoration at its base. On the top west facing step of the base is a dedication to the men of the parish who fell in the Great War which reads: 'Sacred to the men of Bentworth who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 leaving to us who pass where they passed an undying example of faithfulness and willing service.' On the top step panel facing south are inscribed four names in alphabetical order, including that of Lt. Col. Neville Elliot-Cooper VC, DSO MC of the Royal Fusiliers. On the same step on panels facing north and east are inscribed five names on each panel arranged in alphabetical order. On the third step facing west, is the inscription: '1939-1945. And in second dedication to the memory of those others who passing later also fell leaving no less glorious name.' On the same step, panels facing south east and north are inscribed, in alphabetical order, with three names on each panel.c Historic England listing entry
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Grade II (England)

1391440

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