Memorial

Great Paxton

Great Paxton cross - 2022

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

Just North of the path to the church., Holy Trinity Churchyard, Church Lane, Great Paxton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6RJ, England

TL 20971 64153

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 252
Description: Rough hewn Celtic cross set on a tapering plinth and stepped base, dedication and the names of WW1 men on the front face of the plinth in leaded lettering. Resting on the front face of the step is a small oblong tablet against the base with the names from WW2 in leaded lettering.
Inscription: Plinth: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ "FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH."/ 1939-1945 Tablet: (Names)

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good