Memorial

Old Gore

Cross

Source: David Bignall

1/12

Current Location

Roadside - opposite bus stop, Old Gore Cross, B4224, Old Gore, South Herefordshire, Herefordshire, HR9 7QR, England

SO 63037 28684

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 32955
Description: Two-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned plinth followed by a moulded capstone, square-footed, slightly tapering octagonal shaft and a hooded Crucifixion scene integral with a closed cross. Great War incised inscription and names of front face of upper step. WW2 names are incised on the side face of the upper step.
Inscription: Front 6 o'clock upper step face: TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF HEREFORD MEN OF THIS DISTRICT WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / THESE WERE HIS SERVANT, IN HIS STEPS THEY TROD FOLLOWING THROUGH DEATH THE MARTYR'D SON OF GOD / VICTOR HE ROSE, VICTORIOUS TOO SHALL RISE THEY WHO HAVE DRUNK THE CUP OF SACRIFICE. / (19 NAMES) // 9 o'clock upper step face: 1939 - 1945 / (5 NAMES)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 19
Died: 19
Information shown: Rank, forename, initials, surname, honours, regiment or service

Cross

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1099253

Listed June 19th. 1987