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Eynsham

Town or City: Eynsham
County: Oxfordshire
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM2346

Value of grant: £1967.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme
Year: 2008

UKNIWM reference number: 31536

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Eynsham cross before © Eynsham PC, 2008This war memorial is made from granite. It has a two stepped base and plinth surmounted by tapering shaft and wheel cross, with a bronze sword on the front. It is located on land adjacent to St Leonard’s Church, Eynsham, Oxfordshire.

War Memorials Trust gave a grant of £1967 for works to the memorial and landscape. The granite was cleaned with water and soft bristle brushes, and biocide applied to keep algae at bay. The bronze sword was cleaned with ph-neutral soap and water. Some joints needed re-pointing with lime mortar and missing lead letters were replaced. The landscaping works included re-laying paving, edging flower beds and laying shingle.

It is dedicated to 50 men from World War I and 18 from World War II.  The land the memorial is located on was purchased through a subscription fund from the nearby Public House.

The inscription reads:Eynsham cross after © Eynsham PC, 2009

To the glory of God
and
In proud memory of
The following officers
Non-commissioned officers
And men of the parish
Who gave their lives
In the Great War 
1914-1918

Further information

War Memorials Trust reference WM2346
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 31536

If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org

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