Memorial

St Michaels Church -Bishops Stortford Herts WW1

Source: Orphan Works 31014

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Current Location

St Michael's Church, Windhill, Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, CM23 2ND, England

TL4862421356

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 31014
Description: Ornately-carved C15 lantern cross on a square-plan shaft and plinth, and two-tier octagonal-plan base. The lantern has Gothic ornament including crocketed pinnacles and blind cinquefoil arcades; the west elevation of the lantern features a scene of the crucifixion, with Christ flanked by the Blessed Virgin and St John. The shaft and plinth are chamfered, and the west elevation of the plinth is inscribed.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF MEN OF/ THIS PARISH AND CONGREGATION/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ RIP/ LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT/ THEIR NAMES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Maintenance History: 2022: Lettering illegible. General condition intact but very dirty 2000: Lettering illegible

Unveiled

23rd June 1920

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Cross

Height: 6000MM

Width: 2000MM

Depth: 2000MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Poor

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1474814