Memorial

Leyburn

Source: Copyright Philip Sedgwick

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Current Location

West end of Market Place, Market Place, Leyburn, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AL, England

SE 11130 90496

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 30305
Description: Three-stepped base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and Celtic Cross. Inscription on the side of the plinth and on the top step. Whole is enclosed by a low wall and railings. Flower pots stand at each corner.
Inscription: 6 O'Clock Face: THIS CROSS WAS/ ERECTED BY THE/ INHABITANTS TO/ THE MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF LEYBURN/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (Names) 12 0'Clock Face: (Names)/ ERECTED NEAR THE SITE OF THE OLD MARKET/ CROSS WHICH WAS REMOVED IN 1837 3 O'Clock Face: 1914 9 O'Clock Face: 1918

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good