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    Memorial

    Walkington Men Cross

    Walkington Men - Cross

    Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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    Current Location

    In churchyard, close to the South entrance to the Church., All Hallows Church, Church Walk, Walkington, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 8SP, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 99842 36823

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    35835
    Description
    White granite cross and square plinth on a concrete base. Names in raised black lead lettering on the plinth.
    Inscription
    IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WALKINGTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/KOREA 1952/ (Name)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    26
    Died
    26
    Information shown
    surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    8
    Died
    8
    Information shown
    surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    forename
    Maker(s)
    • MR R PAPE, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10th October 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Walkington Village Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 12 ft


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 31ins

    Width: 27ins


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Height: 4ft 6ins

    Width: 4ft 6ins

    Depth: 8ins


    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good