Memorial

Wolsingham-Cross

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Current Location

Market Place, Wolsingham, Wear Valley, Durham, DL13 3AF, England

NZ 07584 37248

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 10419
Description: Portland Stone Celtic Cross on pedestal resting on three steps. The whole set on a concrete base with eight low pillars with metal rods between. The dedication and names for both wars are on the pedestal. Lettering is incised using sans serif capitals throughout
Inscription: REMEMBER / WITH THANKSGIVING / THE TRUE AND FAITHFUL MEN / WHO, IN THE GREAT WAR, / WENT FORTH FROM THIS PARISH / FOR GOD ADN THE RIGHT. / THE NAMES OF THOSE / WHO RETURNED NOT AGAIN / ARE HERE INSCRIBED / TO BE HONOURED FOR EVERMORE / 1914-1919/ (Names) 1939-1945/ (Names)

Maker(s): Mr. J.G. Brown, High Street, Wolsingham, ex-lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers, Builder
Mr. J.G. Brown, High Street, Wolsingham, ex-lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers, Designer
Costs: £500
Maintenance History: Eight stone pillars with bronze rail were originally placed around but are now absent.