Memorial

Dilton Marsh - Cross

Mark Newton 15.03.2015

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 15.03.2015

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Current Location

Junction of High Street and The Hollow, High Street, Dilton Marsh, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, BA13 4BU , England

ST 84991 49846

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 24275
Description: Base surmounted by tapering plinth, shaft and in-filled wheel cross. Carved inscription on the front face of the plinth and plaque for WW2 attached to the 3 o'clock face of the plinth. Sword of sacrifice on the 6 o'clock face of the cross.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 3 o'clock face: 1976 D. EVANS 3 o'clock face plaque: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF DILTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR 1939 - 1945/ (Names)

Unveiled

8 May 1921

unknown

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Cross

Made from: Stone

Historic England

Grade: II