Memorial

Hickleton

Hickleton cross

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

Triangle island junction of Castle Hill Fold, Castle Hill Lane and Doncaster Road (A635), Barnsley Road, Hickleton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7BG, England

OS Grid Reference

SE 48119 05328

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 28144
Description: Crucifix on square plinth and three stepped base
Inscription: In remembrance/ of those who enlisted from this place, most of whom/ went overseas to/ fight for their King and Country in the Great War of 1914 - 1918/ (names)/ make them to be numbered with thy Saints in glory everlasting

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 44
Served: 39
Died: 5
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname,forename

History

Maintenance History: 2000: INSCRIPTION BELOW THE NAMES IS ILLEGIBLE

Ceremonies

Unveiled

c. 8th June 1918

Viscount Halifax

Conservation

Custodian: DONCASTER METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Components

Cross

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 08 June 1918 Page 6 (picture) ---
South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 08 June 1918 Page 5 (picture) (list of names) ---