World War I Memorial Cross - Sowerby, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 13.542 W 001° 20.401
30U E 608216 N 6009905
This red granite cross stands outside the walls of St. Oswald's Church and was erected to commemorate the men of the parish who died in WWI.
Waymark Code: WM16ZHM
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/06/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The cross has an original WWI inscription on the front face and was amended after WWII with an inscription on the rear of the cross.

In 2018 two commemorative benches were place behind the front and rear faces of the cross for the centenary commemorations of the end of WWI.

Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
Front face inscription
ERECTED
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THE
BRAVE MEN
OF THIS
PARISH
WHO MADE
THE
SUPREME
SACRIFICE
IN THE
GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
Rear face inscription
ALSO
THOSE
WHO FELL
IN THE
1939 - 1945
WAR


Describe the location:
At the side of Front Lane next to the wall of St. Oswald's Church

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

Year of manufacture: Not listed
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