World War Memorial Cross - Shipley, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
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: WMTXMF
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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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
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
Latin cross with a sword on the face on top of a plinth commemorating the dead of World War I and world War II

Describe the location:
At northern end of Crowgill Park, next to bowling green.

Year of manufacture: 04/23/1921

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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