World War Memorial Cross - North Ferriby, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 43.320 W 000° 30.131
30U E 664804 N 5955488
This large memorial cross was erected in 1920 to commemorate the men of the village that died in World War I and was later updated to include people who died in World War I.
Waymark Code: WM14HRT
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/12/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The memorial was cleaned in 2014 in preparation for services to commemorate the centenary of the ending of World War I in 2018,
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
The cross on a tapering shaft is mounted on a plinth and a two-stepped square base. An inscription is carved on the front of the plinth. The whole memorial is set within a gravelled area with paving stones forming a path to the cross.

The shaft of the cross has a sword engraved upon it.

LEST WE FORGET

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM
THIS VILLAGE WHO MADE THE
SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR
THEIR COUNTRY IN
THE GREAT WAR

1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945


Describe the location:
The cross is is a roped off corner plot at the corner of Church road and Ferriby High Road

Year of manufacture: 06/12/1920

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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