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    Memorial

    Cotgrave

    The principal War memorial

    Source: Copyright Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project

    1/3

    Current Location

    In the churchyard across the road from the church., All Saints Church, Church Lane, Cotgrave, Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3HT, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 64409 35346

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    27207
    Description
    THREE-STEPPED SQUARE BASE SURMOUNTED BY SQUARE PLINTH, SHAFT AND CROSS. INSCRIPTION ON TWO SIDES OF THE PLINTH. SWORD OF SACRIFICE WITH WREATH ON IT IN RELIEF ON THE FACE OF THE CROSS
    Inscription
    TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND/ WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ Be we also faithful SOUTH SIDE: (NAME)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    surname, forenames
    Additional Information
    The extra name on the south face also has rank, regiment, date of death and age
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    surname, forenames
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Lt Col Arthur William Brewill, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    June 1920

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467414

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * as a good example of the work of Arthur Brewill, an architect of considerable repute. Group Value: * with the Grade II listed lychgate and attached walls to the cemetery, and the nearby Grade I listed Church of All Saints.

    • "Cotgrave War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1467414. Accessed 30 August 2024.