Memorial Cross - St Peter - Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire
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N 52° 38.599 W 000° 54.165
30U E 641896 N 5834658
A WWI memorial cross in St Peter's church geounds, Tilton on the Hill.
Waymark Code: WMQV8H
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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A base surmounted by a tapering plinth with shaft and in-filled celtic cross. There is an inscription on one side of the base of the shaft, and on the plinth. A sword of sacrifice is carved in relief on the face of the cross.

Inscription -

TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING & COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 06/04/1920

Private or Public Monument?: Private

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Not known

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
St Peter
Main Street
Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire England
LE7 9LB


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