Combined World War I And World War II Memorial Cross - Shipley, UK
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N 53° 50.055 W 001° 46.856
30U E 580224 N 5965770
This memorial now stands in Crowgill Park, but was originally in the cemetery of Nab Wood.
Waymark Code: WMTXM7
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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It is made from stone and is in the shape of a Latin Cross standing on an octagonal plinth which stands on a three step base.

The plinth has an inscription in black lettering.
 
TO THE
 
1914
MEMORY OF
1939
 
OUR GLORIOUS
 
1918
DEAD
1945
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 04/23/1921

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Shipley Council

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Crowgill Park
Crowgill Road
Shipley, West Yorkshire United Kingdom


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