Memorial
Wilby - Cross
Wilby Cross
Source: Copyright Graham Thorpe
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Current Location
St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Church Lane, Wilby, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2UG, England
OS Grid Reference
SP 86699 66155
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 15023
- Description
- Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by an octagonal plinth with platformed upper face, incised inscription panels. Tapering square sectioned, long shafted cross, with larger square sectioned base, rises from the plinth.
- Inscription
- Those who fell in the 1914-1918 War: (18 names) In honour and remembrance of the men of Wilby who laid their lives down so that we may enjoy the freedom their sacrifice provided for us.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 18
- Died
- 18
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 4
- Died
- 4
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1440985
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 216856
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- Biographical details of those commemorated- https://wilbynorthants.wordpress.com/history/wilby-war-memorial/