Memorial

Cotton RC College - WW2

Source: Orphan Works 13691

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Current Location

JUST INSIDE ENTRANCE TO CHURCH GROUNDS, ST Wilfred's Church, Cotton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, ST10 3DR, England

SK 06599 46392

Roman Catholic

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 13691
Description: CRUCIFIX WITH CANOPY AND OCTAGONAL SHAFT ON CYLINDERICAL STONE PLINTH AND STEPPED BASE
Inscription: SOLIDAVUS QUI CONTRA INFINTESSIMUS HOSTES FETITER/ DIMICANTES PRO PATRIA FRTISBUSQUE ANIMAE NON/ PEPPEVIERE? FILII S. WILFRIDUS AD PERPETUAM/ BENEFICII MEMORIAM GRATISSIMI DEDICARUNT/ (NAMES)

Maintenance History: 2010: The Church is still open and mass is celebrated there each Sunday. COLLEGE CLOSED in July 1987 AGO (1992). BUILDING HAS BEEN SOLD AND INTENTION IS TO REDEVELOP AS A HOTEL. CURRENT FATE OF MEMORIAL UNKNOWN

Crucifix

Height: 20FT

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good