Memorial
Christ Church Parishioners WW1
Current Location
Part of the statutory address: WAR MEMORIAL APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES NORTH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHRIST CHURCH, Wyresdale Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3AE, England
OS Grid Reference
SD 48482 61387
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 42375
- Description
- Floriated Latin cross on octagonal shaft, square plinth with finials and three stepped base./ memorial constructed on square two stage platform built to give a level site in a sloping churchyard. Inset relief panels in plinth decorated as below South face relief panels depict presentation in the temple with Mary, the boy Jesus, and St Simeon North face relief panels depict the Crucifixion.
- Inscription
- NORTH FACE: 1914 - 1919/ IN LASTING MEMORY/ OF GLORIOUS DEEDS/ AND NOBLE ENDURANCE SOUTH FACE: LENT TO THE LORD EAST FACE: A.M.D.G./ IN HONOUR OF/ ALL PARISHIONERS/ OF CHRIST CHURCH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE WORLD'S WAR/ 1914 - 1919 WEST FACE: I AM THE/ RESURRECTION/ AND THE/ LIFE
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Maintenance History
- GREAT DEAL OF BIOLOGICAL GROWTH BUT NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
Ceremonies
Unveiled
17th January 1920
UNKNOWN
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1298335
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 220613
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