WWI Memorial, St John the Baptist, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
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N 52° 23.211 W 002° 15.670
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World War I Memorial Cross in the Churchyard of St John the Baptist, Kidderminster
Waymark Code: WM1694K
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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A Celtic style cross on a large octagonal multi-stepped base. Seven of the sides of the base are inscribed with the names of the WWI fallen, the eighth has a dedication as follows :-
"IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919"
"THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT AND BY DAY"

A complete list of the 147 names can be found on the website cited below.
Private or Public Monument?: Other

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Church

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
St John the \baptist
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster, Worcestershire England


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