Memorial

Temple Normanton

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Source: Copyright Mike Berrell

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Current Location

In the centre of the cemetery., Temple Normanton Cemetery, 31 Church Lane, Temple Normanton, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, S42 5DB, England

SK 41734 67303

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 660
Description: A sandstone monument comprising a wheel cross on a pedestal, plinth and base. The limbs of the cross are decorated in relief on the 6 and 12 o'clock faces with a Latin cross with a roundel at the centre and ribbons entwined around it. The battered pedestal has a moulded top and bears inscriptions on three faces in incised upright capital block lettering. The plinth and base are plain, the plinth having a moulded top.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face of pedestal: To the Glory of God/ AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918./ (Names)/ THEY FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT 9 o'clock face of pedestal: THEY AS SOLDIERS FELL. 3 o'clock face of pedestal: FAR FROM THE SHORES/ OF THEIR NATIVE LAND./ 1939 - 1945./ (Name)/ WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR. 6 o'clock face of plinth: ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION

Custodian: The cemetery is managed by North East Derbyshire District Council

Cross

Height: 2200mm

Width: 700mm

Depth: 255mm

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Pedestal

Height: 775mm

Width: 910mm

Depth: 845mm