Memorial

Cowpe Cross And Gate - WW1 and WW2

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Current Location

Cowpe Road, Cowpe, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7DH, England

SD 83831 20978

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 18699
Description: A rectangular block, with panels on three faces, supporting a square column topped by an unadorned wheel cross. The assemblage is mounted an a two step plinth which in turn is mounted on a two step base. This memorial is enclosed in a small garden accessed through a metal gate which is hung from two stone pillars each with a wreath, in relief, engraved on the front face. Above the gate is an ornate metal arch.
Inscription: Above Gateway: HONOUR TO THE BRAVE Front panel: SACRED/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ COWPE VILLAGE/ AND/ SUNDAY SCHOOL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ [names on east & west faces] First step - front: THE LIBERTY THEIR FOREFATHERS/ FOUGHT TO WIN, THESE DIED TO KEEP/ Second Step - front: ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE 1939 - 1945 WAR/ [names]

Cross

Height: C 4000MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Gate

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good