Memorial

Sowton - Wayside Cross

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Current Location

Memorial is located at the roadside on the north side of Sowton Lane, Sowton Lane, Sowton, East Devon, Devon, England

OS Grid Reference

SX 977 927

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25413
Description: GREY STONE CROSS SURMOUNTS ARCHED BRICK WALL. NICHE SET INTO WALL HOLDS STONE TABLET AND CARVED ANGEL WITH HANDS IN PRAYER POSITION. BLACK LETTERING.
Inscription: IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF SOWTON/ WHO SERVED THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (59 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 59
Served: 59
Information shown: surname, forename initial
Order of names: surname

History

Maintenance History: 2005: Refurbished at the expense of local resident.

Conservation

Custodian: Bishops Clyst Parish Council

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Wall

Made from: Brick

Condition: Good

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Sowton - Wayside Cross

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Sowton - Wayside Cross

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

Contribute to the War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Conservation

Components

Further Information