Ballaugh Parish Cross War Memorial - Ballaugh, Isle of Man
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N 54° 18.579 W 004° 32.469
30U E 399733 N 6019069
Ballaugh Parish Cross War Memorial is located at the junction of C7 (Ballaugh Glen Road) and A3 (Main Road) in the centre of the village of Ballaugh.
Waymark Code: WMXPZ0
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 02/10/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
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Ballaugh Parish Cross War Memorial is located at the junction of C7 (Ballaugh Glen Road) and A3 (Main Road) in the centre of the village of Ballaugh.

The War Memorials Online wesite shows the following information:

Status:On original site
Type:Freestanding
Location:External
Setting:Roadside
Description:Wheel cross
Materials:
Stone Sandstone
Lettering:Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial:One of two parish memorials in this village, the other being at the church. Memorial set in a yellow sandstone plinth with a Celtic cros at the top. There are two bronze plaques towards the base and the right side panel has been carved at a later date to commemorate WW2. The memorial was unveiled on 06 April 1921 by Lieutenant Governor Major-General Sir William Fry, K.C.V.O., C.B. Isle of Man National Inventory of War Memorials: IOM_NIWM_BAL_00002

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Type of cross: Celtic cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
A plain Celtic wheel cross with an intricate Celtic design, carved out of sandstone.


Describe the location:
Ballaugh Parish Cross War Memorial is located at the junction of C7 (Ballaugh Glen Road) and A3 (Main Road) in the centre of the village of Ballaugh.


Year of manufacture: 04/06/1921

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

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