Memorial

Morton Memorial Cross

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Current Location

Junction of Stretton Road and Church Lane, near Sitwell Arms, Stretton Road, Morton, Bolsover, Derbyshire, DE55 6GS, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 40815 60137

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14210
Description: Stone Cross with stone Cross in relief. Cross set on stone plinth. Plinth has metal plaque which bears inscription. Cross surrounded by flagged paving stones and iron railings.
Inscription: THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 21
Died: 21
Information shown: surname, forename, regiment
Order of names: surname,forename

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 11
Died: 11
Information shown: surname, forename, regiment
Order of names: surname,forename,regiment/service

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Decoration, emplyer

History

Sponsor Type: public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Site presented by the owner of the Sitwell Arms Inn, Mrs Gadsby, in about 1920. Site vested in the Parish Council. Money in hand from Coronation festivities was used to provide gate made a Derbyshire craftsman. Bronze plaque probably added after WW2 because it has WW1 and WW2 names.

Conservation

Custodian: PARISH COUNCIL

Components

Cross

Height: C 13 FT

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1437844

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437844 (accessed 15/06/2026)

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