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    Memorial

    Mobberley - WW1 and 2 Cross

    Mobberley memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    Outside the boundary wall of St Wilfred's Church, Church Lane, Mobberley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, WA16 7RD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 79035 80188

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    © WMR-42804

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    42804
    Description
    Large octagonal base surmounted by stepped plinth, tapering shaft and cross. Carved inscription in black painted lettering goes across three of the front faces. Behind the cross is placed a low block wall with the names of the dead carved on it.
    Inscription
    Base of cross: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF MOBBERLEY WHO GAVE THIER LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ 1939 - 1945 Wall, left and right hand sides: (Names)/ 1914 - 1919 Wall, centre section: (Names)/ 1939 - 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    39
    Died
    39
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    surname, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Percy Wothington (of Manchester), Designer

    • Mills Ltd (of Wimslow), Mason

    Maintenance History
    2010: Some staining and lichen on the wall due to proximity of two large yews

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27 February 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • http://www.mobberleyparishcouncil.co.uk/WW1 Veteran Stories.pdf
    • http://www.carlscam.com/warmem/mobberley.htm (for photographs)