Memorial

Ospringe Parish - Cross

Ospringe

Source: Copyright KentFallen 2002-9

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Current Location

St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard, Water Lane, Ospringe, Swale, Kent, ME13 8XS, England

TR 00043 60333

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 16234
Description: Memorial constructed of rough-hewn stone comprising a rectangular sectioned, tapering base surmounted by a square sectioned, slightly tapering Latin Cross. Pinned-lead letters and numerals form the inscriptions and names on two smoothened sides of base.
Inscription: Side 1: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE / OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 -1918. / (26 NAMES) / "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS." S. JOHN XV ?3. // Side 2: 1939 -1945. / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. / (14 NAMES)

Cross

Height: 3000mm

Width: 1500mm

Depth: 1500mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Lettering

Made from: Lead

Condition: At Risk