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    Memorial

    Boston Spa Memorial Cross WW1 and WW2

    South Upper Front Plaque

    Source: Copyright John Scurr

    1/5

    Current Location

    Roadside, High St, Boston Spa, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS23 6AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 43209 45496

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    © WMR-21857

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    21857
    Description
    Two-stepped base surmounted by a square plinth, shaft and wheel cross. Inscription on metal plaques on front face of plinth. The front side, facing the street, has the dedication then the names for 1939-1945 beneath. The 1914-1918 names are on two other plaques on the left and right sides of the plinth.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD / THE GIVER OF ALL VICTORY / AND TO THE IMPERISHABLE MEMORY / OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS VILLAGE, / WHO SERVED AND FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR . 1914 - 1918. / THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED (Names) / 1939 - 1945 / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    32
    Died
    32
    Information shown
    surname,regiment,decorations
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    surname,regiment,decorations
    Custodian
    LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: C 6096mm

    Width: C 3657mm

    Depth: C 3657mm


    Made from: Stone - Limestone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good