Memorial cross - All Saints - Theddingworth, Leicestershire - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

A memorial cross on the grounds of All Saints' church, Theddingworth, consisting of a square base surmounted by a tapering square un-hewn stone plinth with a tapering rectangular sectioned Celtic wheel cross of granite. The inscription & names are in raised lettering on a bronze plaque on the front face of the plinth. A celtic knotwork design is carved on the cross and shaft.

It was unveiled on Wednesday 21st July 1920 by Captain Hubert de Trafford of the Dragoon Guards, and dedicated by Rector Revd T Plant. Major Sutherland Wilson donated the tablet and contributed largely to the whole scheme.

Inscription:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN PERPETUAL MEMORY OF THE
OFFICERS AND MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
(12 NAMES)

Names on memorial:

Bott, C.t.g.
Bridger, D.e.
Chambers, J
Foskett, A.f.
Foskett, C.r.o.
Haddon, J.
Johnson, E.
Plant, G.b.h.
Vines, A
Webster, T
Woolmer, A
Wright, J

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/21/1920 Private or Public Monument?: Other Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Major Sutherland Wilson Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: All Saints Harborough Road Theddingworth, Leicestershire England LE17 6QZ Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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