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    Memorial

    Moreton - WW1 and WW2

    Morton Cross

    Source: Stella Edwards

    1/4

    Current Location

    Roadside Adjacent to RBL Building, 17, Pasture Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 7TG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 26123 90139

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1280
    Description
    Celtic cross set on a stepped base and surrounded by wrought iron railings. Three plaques are attached to the shaft of the cross with the dedication and names in white lettering.
    Inscription
    ERECTED IN MEMORY/OF THE MEN WHO/GAVE THEIR LIVES/IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/ALSO THE MEN WHO/GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/GREAT WAR 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    25
    Died
    25
    Information shown
    Surname,regiment
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    81
    Died
    81
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MEMBERS, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    private

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    1st November 1926

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Unveiled

    11th November 1926

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Previous Location(s)

    • Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0SQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 26350 89325

    Year of move

    OCT 1949

    Reason for move

    To allow new housing development

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2745mm

    Width: 1220mm

    Depth: 300mm


    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good