Memorial

Llangrove WW1

Llangrove WW1 - cross

Source: Copyright Philip Halling (WMOO/230487)

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Current Location

Outside CofE Academy, Church Lane, Llangrove, South Herefordshire, Herefordshire, HR9 6EZ, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 52690 19218

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 32922
Description: PLINTH SURMOUNTED BY SQUARE PEDESTAL, TAPERING SHAFT AND CELTIC WHEEL CROSS. INSCRIPTION IN BLACK LETTERING ON ONE SIDE OF THE PEDESTAL CELTIC KNOTWORK DESIGNS ON THE CROSS AND SHAFT
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ AD 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: surname,forename
Order of names: surname,forename

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: c3000 mm

Width: c1000 mm

Depth: c500 mm

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1462046

Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact on the local community of the events of the First World War. Architectural interest: * the memorial is a dignified and sombre Celtic-style cross, neatly made and well-proportioned

Further Information

"Llangrove War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1462046. Accessed 17 August 2024.