Memorial

Pendeen

Memorial Cross

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Current Location

In the Overflow Churchyard opposite the church, St John the Baptist Church, Church Road,, Pendeen, Penwith, Cornwall, TR19 7DW, England

OS Grid Reference

SW 38264 34222

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 26327
Description: Base surmounted by tapering plinth, shaft, and wheel cross. Inscription in black lettering on one side of the cross. Additional tablet placed at the foot of the cross for the WW2 names. Cross is enclosed by a low stone post and metal railing fence.
Inscription: 6 O'clock face: In/loving memory/of all those/who went forth/from the/Parish of Pendeen/and especially/of those who/laid down their/lives in/the Great War/1914 - 1919/for the cause of liberty/and righteousness./"Their name liveth/for evermore"/ (names)/Missing/ (names)/ 1939 - 1945/ In thankful remembrance/of/(names)/who gave their lives in/the Second World War. 12 O'CLOCK FACE: DEDICATED/ BY THE/ LORD BISHOP OF TRURO/ JUNE 19. 1920.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 28
Died: 28
Information shown: surname, forenames
Order of names: the fallen THEN the missing THEN the female casualty

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: surname, forenames
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): MESSRS W H SNELL & SONS (Newlyn), Designer
MESSRS W H SNELL & SONS, Builder
Sponsor Type: corporate, public
Sponsored By: (including a contribution from Levant Mine)
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: £120

Ceremonies

Dedicated

19 June 1920

Bishop of Truro (Dr Gray Warman)

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