Memorial

Plumtree

Plumtree memorial cross

Source: Copyright Les Smith

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Current Location

High ground near the West Gate to the Churchyard., St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Church Hill, Plumtree, Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5ND, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 61480 33104

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 27268
Description: Celtic cross surmounting a rhomboid plinth and three stepped base. West face has a sword in bas relief, and the plinth is inscribed with the names for the First World War. South face of plinth has the names for the Second World War followed by an additional Great War name. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscriptions and names text.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: HALLOWED BE THE MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1919 / (18 NAMES) / THE VICTOR HEROES REST IN MANY LANDS / BUT HERE THE SYMBOL OF THEIR GLORY STANDS. // 3 o'clock face: 1939 -1945 / (4 NAMES) / ALSO 1914 -1919 / (1 NAME)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: surname, forenames, initials, regiment
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname with one exception
Additional Information: Originally there were 18 names including one civilian but the 19th, George Taylor was added in June 2014 prior to rededication following refurbishment on 29 July 2014

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 4
Died: 4
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment or service
Order of names: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment or service

War: First World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, forename, place of work
Order of names: Surname, forename, place of work

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Components

Cross

Height: 4000mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

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