Memorial

Blackawton

Cross.

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Current Location

Between the telephone kiosk and the George Inn,, Blackawton War Memorial, Main Street, Blackawton, South Hams, Devon, TQ9 7BG, England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 10198
Description: Roadside memorial constructed of stone and rough-hewn granite blocks, comprises a large two-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a small rectangular sectioned plinth and rectangular sectioned short shaft with an integral Latin cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscriptions and names on the smoothened upper step face of the WW1 base and also, on the front face of the WW2 plinth. The whole memorial stands within a slightly raised, linear paved area, enclosed by low stone walling with an opening facing the road.
Inscription: Plinth of cross : 1939 - 1945 / (4 NAMES) Upper step of base : IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN, 1914 - 1919. / (10 NAMES)

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good