Memorial

Smisby

Source: Copyright Jane Knight

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Current Location

Roadside, At The Junction Of Main Street, Anwell Lane And Forties Lane, Smisby, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, LE65 2UA, England

SK 34842 19114

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14328
Description: A white marble cross, pedestal and plinth on a concrete base and foundation. The Latin cross has a wreath of flowers around the head and the battered pedestal has the inscription inlaid in upright capital Roman lettering in recessed panels on each face. The whole is surrounded by a wrought iron railing and gate.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: IN MEMORIAM/ (Names) 9 o'clock face: ERECTED/ BY THE PAISHIONERS/ IN MEMORY OF SMISBY MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ R.I.P. 12 o'clock face: IN MEMORIAM/ (Names) 3 o'clock face: FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY.

Unveiled

1920

Rev Mr Marriott

Cross

Height: 1050mm

Width: 600mm

Depth: 175mm

Made from: Marble - White

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1469630

Listed Sept 2020

Pedestal

Height: 470mm