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    Memorial

    Linton-in-Craven

    Cross in the churchyard

    Source: Copyright John E Scurr

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    Current Location

    by the Gates at the entrance to the church yard, St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Church Road, Linton-in-Craven, Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 6BQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 00451 63217

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    29665
    Description
    CWGC-style sandstone cross above a cornice on an octagonal shaft, mounted on a two-stage chamfered plinth and two steps. On the front of the lower plinth is carved a wreath within which are carved the years of the Great War, 1914 1919, each side of which is incised the years of WW2, 1939 1945. The Great War names are incised on the sides of the upper plinth, with additional names on the lower plinth. The WW2 names are incised above and below a Dedication on the front face. A text is incised on the rear face. The memorial is surrounded by a low steel fence within a paved area which is walled, with gates and a railing to the front.
    Inscription
    FRONT FACE: (WW2 NAMES) SALUTE THE BRAVE WHO GAVE/ THEIR ALL FOR US/ (WW2 NAMES)/ 1914 - 1919/ 1939 - 1945 SIDES: (WW1 NAMES) REAR: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS"
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    33
    Died
    33
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, surname, unit, awards
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname, with addenda
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, surname, awards, unit
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS WRIGHT AND SON (BRADFORD), Mason

    • WILLIAM BELL (Hebden), Manufacturer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    14th May 1921

    Bishop of Bradford

    Dedicated

    14th May 1921

    Bishop of Bradford

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 12FT


    Made from: Stone - Bolton Woods


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1466724

    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 two World Wars. Architectural interest: * a well-executed memorial employing good quality materials and craftsmanship by Messrs Wright and Son of Bradford. Group value: * it benefits from a spatial group value with the listed Grade II* Church of St Michael and All Angels, and a listed Grade II sundial and grave.

    Plinth

    Height: 2FT

    Width: 2FT


    Made from: Stone - Bolton Woods


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1466724

    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 two World Wars. Architectural interest: * a well-executed memorial employing good quality materials and craftsmanship by Messrs Wright and Son of Bradford. Group value: * it benefits from a spatial group value with the listed Grade II* Church of St Michael and All Angels, and a listed Grade II sundial and grave.

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    94635

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    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • War Memorials Trust WM858 http://www.warmemorials.org/search-grants/?gID=270
    • http://www.cpgw.org.uk/local-war-memorials/linton-in-craven-yorkshire/
    • "Linton-in-Craven War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1466724. Accessed 6 August 2024.