Memorial

Cossall

Source: Copyright John Gilchrist

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Current Location

Left of lych gate, just inside churchyard., St Catherine's Churchyard, Church Lane, Cossall, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2RW, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 48376 42294

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 26868
Description: An obelisk supported by a square plinth with two stepped base, featuring a cap, sheathed sword, sprigs of oak and laurel in relief on front face. Inscriptions set in lead relief on the front face on both plinth and base. The names of those who died in the WW1 have been carved onto the sides of plinth and the WW2 names on the sides of the base. Black lettering and Roman capitals used throughout.
Inscription: 6 o'clock plinth face: TO / THE GLORIOUS MEMORY / OF THE BRAVE LADS OF / THIS PARISH WHO MADE / THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -18 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE // 3, 9 and 12 o'clock plinth faces: (13 NAMES) // 6 o'clock upper step face: ALSO IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE / WHO FELL IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR / 1939 - 1945 // 3, 9 and 12 o'clock upper step faces: (14 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: Forenames, surname, regiment
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: Forename initials, surname, service or regiment

History

Maker(s): Holbrook and Co, Eastwood, Makers
Costs: £168 2s 6d. (£168.12 + half pence)
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: The Cossall Memorial Committee raised the money

Ceremonies

Unveiled

September 1920 (est)

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Rededicated

1953 after the names from WW2 had been added

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