Memorial

Harby

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Current Location

Triangular road junction refuge, opposite Watson Lane,, School Lane, Harby, Melton, Leicestershire, LE14 4BZ, England

SK 74591 31188

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 14788
Description: Two-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned two-stage plinth inscribed with names of those killed in First and Second World Wars. Rising from the upper plinth is a column with a square sectioned base transposing into an octagonal sectioned tapering column, capital & cross with decorative patee detail. Incised inscriptions on side faces of lower stage plinth & front upper step riser. Shaft and upper plinth came from former village cross that was dismantled by Cromwellian Roundheads. The original cross head was lost and the remains were relocated from the village green. The cross head is a new design. Arrow marks indicate where the new cross meets the older structure.
Inscription: 6 o'clock plinth face : ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO / 1914. FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1919. / (19 NAMES) / OFFERED UPON THE ALTAR OF THE NATION Other plinth faces: (NAMES) 6 o'clock step face : AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THE 2nd WORLD WAR. / 1939. 1945. / (2 NAMES)

Maker(s): MESSRS S SQUIRES AND SON, Mason
Martin Stead, LOCAL CRAFTSMAN, Blacksmith
Messrs J and R Agar, Syston, Makers
Maintenance History: 2011: Good although some weathering and biological growth. Nearby plaque states that memorial restored in November 1995. 1995: Restored. Grade II listed by English Heritage 31 Aug 1979 (Ref SK 7431 - 7531). Later delisted. c1947: Inscription and names for WWII added. c1860: Structure removed from village green and erected in churchyard. c1650s: Cross removed from shaft and base.