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    Memorial

    Kirkstall - Cross

    Kirkstall - Cross

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    Current Location

    Roadside, off A6157, close to junction with A65, Bridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3AL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 26221 35598

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    22113
    Description
    Three stepped base surmounted by tapering shaft and cross. Names plaques mounted onto stone plinths flank the cross. Whole stands within a paved area with posts separating it from the roadside. Hedge at the back. Sword on the front face of the cross.
    Inscription
    1939 - 1945 / 1914 - 1918 / TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914 - 1918 IN MEMORY OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    77
    Died
    77
    Information shown
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    78
    Died
    78
    Information shown
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MAJOR BASIL BUTLER, Architect

    Maintenance History
    1993: STONEWORK CLEANED

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    20th August 1921

    RT HON EARL OF HAREWOOD KC GCVO DSO TD

    Custodian
    LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: C 4560MM

    Width: C 5270MM

    Depth: C 3365MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1255853

    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1255853

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    101978

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    • Parish magazines
    • https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/101978/