Memorial

Boston Spa Memorial Cross WW1 and WW2

South Upper Front Plaque

Source: Copyright John Scurr

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Current Location

Roadside, High St, Boston Spa, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS23 6AA, England

SE 43209 45496

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 21857
Description: Two-stepped base surmounted by a square plinth, shaft and wheel cross. Inscription on metal plaques on front face of plinth. The front side, facing the street, has the dedication then the names for 1939-1945 beneath. The 1914-1918 names are on two other plaques on the left and right sides of the plinth.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / THE GIVER OF ALL VICTORY / AND TO THE IMPERISHABLE MEMORY / OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS VILLAGE, / WHO SERVED AND FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR . 1914 - 1918. / THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED (Names) / 1939 - 1945 / (Names)

Cross

Height: C 6096mm

Width: C 3657mm

Depth: C 3657mm

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good