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    Memorial

    Sidbury - Cross

    Source: Peter Alhadeff

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    Current Location

    Lat 50.717758 Long -3.2226413, Sidbury, East Devon, Devon, EX10 0RQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SY 13783 91617

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    25479
    Description
    ROUGH-HEWN GRANITE LATIN CROSS SET ON THREE-STEPPED BASE. TOP TWO STEPS OF BASE ARE SQUARE. BOTTOM STEP IS OCTAGONAL. CENTRAL AND BOTTOM STEPS BEAR INSCRIPTION.
    Inscription
    IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"/ ALSO THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • Mr Walter Cave, Designer

    • Messrs Harry Hems and Sons of Exeter, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11 May 1920

    Mrs Cave OBE

    Dedicated

    11 May 1920

    Dean of Exeter

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Unknown


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1463228

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * it is a dignified and sombre stone cross, neatly made and well-proportioned. Historic interest: * it is an eloquent witness to the tragic impact on the local community of the events of the First World War. Group value: * it has good group value with other listed buildings nearby, including Woodvale Cottage (Grade II) and The Retreat (Grade II).

  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • "Sidbury War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1463228. Accessed 23 August 2024.