Memorial

Seaton

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Current Location

Memorial located to the left of the main church entrance, St Gregory's Church, Colyford Road, Seaton, East Devon, Devon, EX12 2AP, England

SY 24700 90577

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25396
Description: WHEEL CROSS OF STONE SET ON A THREE-STEPPED STONE BASE. INSCRIPTION FOR EACH WAR PROVIDED ON TOP STEP WITH THE ACCOMPANYING NAMES OF THOSE THAT DIED DURING THE CONFLICTS ON THE CENTRE AND BOTTOM STEPS. CELTIC-STYLE CARVING ON HEAD AND SHAFT OF CROSS. NAMES FROM WW1 ARE SHOWN ON THE SOUTHERN FACE OF THE MEMORIAL AND NAMES FROM WW2 ARE PRESENTED ON THE EASTERN FACE. ONE NAME HAS BEEN ADDED SUBSEQUENTLY FROM WW1.
Inscription: southern face: SEATON'S TRIBUTE/ TO HER GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914-1919/ (34 names) eastern face: 1939-1945/ (30 names)

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good