Memorial

Sheriffhales and Woodcote

Sheriffhales cross

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

the new churchyard is across the lane from the church., St Mary's Church, The New Churchyard, Church Lane, Sheriffhales, Wrekin, Shropshire, TF11 8SB, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 75806 12039

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 38024
Description: STONE CROSS SURMOUNTING TAPERING OCTAGONAL STONE COLUMN. THREE-STEPPED OCTAGONAL BASE. PLAQUE ON MIDDLE STEP OF BASE BEARS NAMES AND INSCRIPTION IN WHITE LETTERING.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SHERIFFHALES AND WOODCOTE/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES) THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 21
Died: 21
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: forename

History

Maintenance History: 2010: Lettering in need of restoration. Grade II listed 2006

Ceremonies

Unveiled

December 1921

Bishop of Lichfield

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Further Information

WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHREWSBURY NEWS by N/A 10 Source: Media Library Published:N/A WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE
Shropshire Star 25 Mar 2006