Memorial

Brandon - WW1 and WW2 Cross

Cross

Source: Copyright John Gilchrist

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Current Location

Roadside,, A428, Rugby Road, Brandon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3HU, England

SP 40956 76520

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 19214
Description: Concrete flat topped square pyramid base surmounted by a square tapering stone plinth with tapering square sectioned, chamfered shaft & plain cross. Inscriptions on plinth. Area paved around memorial base.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : IN PROUD / AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF BRANDON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 12 o'clock face : (NAMES) 3 o'clock face : 1939 - 1945 / (NAMES)

Cross

Height: C 4000 mm

Width: C 750 mm

Depth: C 750 mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good