Memorial

Elmdon

Elmdon - WW1, WW2 Cross.

Source: Copyright Susan Benson

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Current Location

In the Churchyard, close to the east roadside gate,, St. Nicholas Churchyard, Elmdon Park, Elmdon, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9EJ, England

SP 16231 82787

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 19686
Description: Foundation stone, supporting rough-hewn memorial components comprising, a two-stepped square base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned, tapering plinth incorporating half-stop-chamfered upper vertical edges, followed by a rectangular sectioned, slightly tapering shaft and integrated Latin cross with webbed arms. Pinned lead lettering forms the inscription and names on front face of plinth.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF ELMDON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / TWO WORLD WARS / 1914 { (11 NAMES) } 1918 / AND 1939 -1945

Cross

Height: 10 ft

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1445932

Listed, July 3rd. 2017