World War I Memorial Cross - Boston Spa, UK
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N 53° 54.231 W 001° 20.629
30U E 608807 N 5974094
This memorial cross was erected to commemorate the men of Boston Spa who died in World War I.
Waymark Code: WM14E50
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The memorial has a list of names of the dead and was updateded after World War II.
Type of cross: Celtic cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
The memorial is in the form of a two-stepped limestone base surmounted by a square plinth, shaft and wheel cross.

The front face has a metal dedication plaque from World War I below which is the dates 1939 - 1945 and the names of the dead from that war.

The left and right faces have the names of the dead from the First World War.

Front Face
TO THE GLORY OF GOD,
THE GIVER OF ALL VICTORY
AND TO THE IMPERISHABLE MEMORY
OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS VILLAGE
WHO SERVED AND FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 - 1918.
THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED.
1939 - 1945


Describe the location:
It stands on the High Street next to Boston Spa Village Hall.

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

Year of manufacture: Not listed
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