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The cross-head Calvary includes a hooded crucifixion scene with Mary and John standing either side of the cross. The flanking figures, carved in the round, are supported by bracketed pedestals at the top the slender cross shaft, octagonal in section. The cross shaft rises from a pedestal, square on plan but with an octagonal moulded cap and shoulders cut back at the corners. The pedestal stands on a three-stepped base. The memorial was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, the Marquis of Lincolnshire. The dedication was undertaken by the Bishop of Buckingham. The churchyard wall was lowered to improve visibility from Church Street shortly after the unveiling ceremony.

Title

St Mary's War Memorial Cross

Date

1921

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 600 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E);
Plinth: H 75 x W 1000 x D 1000 cm (E)

Accession number

HP20_SB_S008

Work type

War memorial

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

20th March 1921

Listing date

08/08/18

Access

at all times

Inscription description

the dedication is carved in relief on the south face of the pedestal: TO THE / GLORY OF / GOD / AND TO THE HONORD MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF AYLESBURY WHO / DID THEIR EVEN UNTO DEATH / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 / TRUE LOVE BY LIFE TRUE LOVE BY DEATH IS TRIED / LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND WE FOR ENGLAND DIED / REQUIESCAT IN PACE.

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Church Street, Aylesbury

HP20 2QS

Located in the churchyard to the south of the Church of St Mary, and adjacent to the south gateway.

Artist or maker

Esmond Burton

c.1886–1964

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