Memorial Cross - St John the Baptist - Scampton, Lincolnshire
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N 53° 18.218 W 000° 34.692
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A memorial cross in the Scampton Village churchyard for British and German air crews.
Waymark Code: WMRBR2
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2016
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A memorial cross in the Scampton Village churchyard for British and German air crews. Architect Sir Reginald Blomfield.
"White stone Cross of sacrifice with bronze crusader sword on a two tiered octagonal base. Sited near the entrance to the churchyard in front of the church.
The churchyard at Scampton contains around 68 war graves relating to World War 2 and post World War 2 conflicts. The burials are from the nearby airbase - RAF Scampton."
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Property Permission: Public
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Location of waymark:
St John the Baptist
Scampton, Lincolnshire England
Commemoration: COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Date of Dedication: Not listed
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