Memorial

Richmond

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Current Location

FRIARY GARDENS, Victoria Road, Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, DL10 4BD, England

NZ 17119 01045

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 30390
Description: OCTAGONAL BASE SURMOUNTED BY OCTAGONAL PLINTH, SHAFT AND SMALL CROSS. INSCRIPTION CARVED ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH. BRICK WALL FLANKS IT WITH WW2 PLAQUES PLACED ON IT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CROSS IMAGE OF A SAILING SHIP CARVED ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE PLINTH
Inscription: AROUND TOP OF PLINTH: IN MEMORY OF THE RICHMOND MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR PLINTH: (NAMES) PLAQUE: RICHMOND BOROUGH WAR MEMORIAL/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good