Memorial

Axmouth Cross

The cross from the west

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 12.04.2015

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Current Location

St Michael's Churchyard, Church Street, Axmouth, East Devon, Devon, EX12 4AF, England

SY 25630 91054

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25185
Description: Rough-hewn granite Maltese wheel cross, with Celtic knot work on the front face. mounted on three octagonal steps. The WW1 dedication is on the front face of the centre step, with the names on the two faces to each side. The WW2 dedication and names are on the rear face of the same step.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" / (NAMES) / 1939-1945 / (2 NAMES)

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown