Memorial

Marton - Cross

The Memorial Cross

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Current Location

South West corner of churchyard, St Pauls Church, 4, Honister Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9PF, England

SD 32414 34796

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 3321
Description: Celtic cross on tapered shaft with moulded celtic decoration set on three stepped base and supported on both sides by rectangular tablets with names and dedication incribed in black lettering. The whole enclosed in green painted wrought iron railings.
Inscription: THIS CROSS/ THE GIFT OF MR & MRS J.P. DIXON/OF "THE MOUNT"/ IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF/THESE MARTON MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919

Unveiled

21 March 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

21 March 1921

Cross

Height: 4100mm

Width: 900mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good