Memorial

Ruskington

Ruskington memorial cross

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

The Cemetery, Sleaford Rd, Ruskington, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG34 9BL, England

TF 08350 50496

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 42988
Description: Latin cross set on two steps, and a plinth set on three, with pillars and connecting chain link surrounding the whole. The lettering is in black.
Inscription: FOOT OF CROSS 6 o'clock face plinths: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF RUSKINGTON/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names) 9 o'clock face: (Names) 3 o'clock face: (Names) 12 o'clock face: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE/ UNVEILED SUNDAY MARCH 21st 1920.

Cross

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Steps

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good