Memorial Cross - York, Great Britain. - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

War Memorial Cross - Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, just outside the York City Walls alongside the River Ouse to the West of the City.

"War memorial. 1924. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Portland
stone. A tall tapering chamfered cross with short arms rises
from a stepped pedestal of rectangular plan, which is
inscribed on the south side 'TO THE CITIZENS OF YORK 1914 -
1918 1939 - 1945', and on the north side 'THEIR NAME LIVETH
FOR EVERMORE'. The pedestal is surrounded by 5 steps, the
upper step with coved undercutting." Text Source: (visit link)

Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, just outside the York City Walls alongside the River Ouse to the West of the City.

"King George VI once remarked, 'The history of York is the history of England'. He was not exaggerating. The city has passed through the hands of Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. It has been the scene of battles that helped determine the fate of the entire nation, and its rich range of architectural and cultural remains is unique in Britain." Text source: (visit link)

Type of cross: Latin cross Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...) Characteristics of this cross: War Memorial. Describe the location: Memorial Gardens. Year of manufacture: 01/01/1924 Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

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