Memorial

Rossington

Rossington war memorial

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Current Location

Just outside the grounds of the church, St Michaels Church, The Carriage Way, Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 0HA, England

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SK 62529 98442

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 28111
Description: A rough hewn Greek cross mounted on a square pedestal and concrete base. Dedication on Face 1 of the pedestal in leaded lettering, a metal plaque placed on the ground and resting against the top lip of face 1 of the base lists the names of those from WW1, WW2 and post 1945 conflicts. Metal dedicatory plaques are mounted on the top of the base on faces 2 and 3. The whole is at the centre of a paved area surrounded by a low brick wall, iron railings and double gates. Original location: Greek cross mounted on a square pedestal. Metal plaque flat on the ground in front. Surrounded by a small rock wall and paving stones.
Inscription: Face 1 plinth: TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE FALLEN. / "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."/ A TRIBUTE FROM THE ROSSINGTON/ BRITISH LEGION. WOMEN'S SECTION./ 1944. Face 1 plaque: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO PAID THE SUPREME/ SACRIFICE FOR US AND THE COUNTRY, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN PEACE/ Face 2 plaque: A TRIBUTE/ Please wear your poppy with pride,/ as a tribute to those who died. They fought for peace the whole world over,/ now they rest beneath the clover./ They were heroes every single one./ Fathers, brothers, daughters and sons./ Though times may change and time marches on,/ Please pause to remember, each and every one./ LEST WE FORGET/ Keith Asquith/ (Vice Chairman Rossington Branch British Legion)/ November 11th 2005 Face 4 plaque: This War Memorial Cenotaph/ was relocated by/ Rossington Parish Council/ and volunteers of the/ Rossington Community/ Rededicated/ November 11th 2005

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 25
Died: 25
Information shown: Surname, initial
Order of names: Surname, initial

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 43
Died: 43
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Surname, forename

History

Maintenance History: Moved from the churchyard to its current location in 2005.

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Rossington

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