Memorial

Knockin - WW1

Knockin WW1 cross

Source: Copyright Helen Steed

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Current Location

Opposite The Bradford Arms Public House , B4396, Knockin, South Shropshire, Shropshire, SY10 8HJ, England

SJ 33285 22302

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14124
Description: Celtic cross with a long shaft attached to a pedestal and surmounted on a square base. The pedestal top is curved with a sword of sacrifice in relief on the front face of the cross. The inscription is on the front face of the pedestal in raised black letters. Memorial is set within an area set back from the road and inset into a low horseshoe shaped wall raised above the ground.
Inscription: 1914 - 1918/ FOR FREEDOM AND RIGHT/ (Names)/ THEY GAVE ALL

Cross

Width: 1520MM

Depth: 1160MM

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Good

WELLINGTON JOURNAL & SHREWSBURY NEWS by N/A Source: Media Library Published:N/A WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE, Published May 28th 1921, Page 5 Column 3