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    Memorial

    Thurleigh

    Thurleigh Cross

    Source: Copyright Peter Brough

    1/3

    Current Location

    roadside, near school and church., High Street, Thurleigh, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK44 2DB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 05130 58465

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1828
    Description
    Granite Celtic cross with a sword carved on the front face.
    Inscription
    (6 O'CLOCK): TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THURLEIGH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (3 O'CLOCK): 1939-1945 / SGT. H.S.GAMMONS R.E.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Rank, surname, regiment
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    Surname,rank,regiment
    Order of names
    Rank.

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 1900MM

    Width: 640MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 1130MM

    Width: 1360MM

    Depth: 1040MM


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good