Memorial

Newport Roman Catholics

Cross

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Current Location

In the churchyard facing the road, Roman Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Waterside Mews, Newport, Wrekin, Shropshire, TF10 7PA, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 74233 19232

Denomination

Roman Catholic

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14044
Description: A Crucifix on a simple stand. A tablet, bearing the inscription and the names, is laid flat on the ground at the foot of the cross.
Inscription: THIS CRUCIFIX/ WAS ERECTED IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS CONGREGATION/ WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ PRAY FOR THEIR SOULS/ (NAMES)/ (NAME)/ 1944/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AMEN

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: rank,year died,regiment,forename
Order of names: year died

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank,year died,regiment,forename

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Tablet

Made from: Marble - White

Condition: Good

Figure

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

'Newport: Catholic War Memorial', Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News, 10 April 1920, p. 10.