Memorial

Lemington Cross

Source: Copyright Derek Rootham

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Current Location

North of Lemington Cemetery Gates, Union Hall Rd, Lemington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8XA, England

NZ 18396 65441

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34560
Description: Two-stepped base surmounted by plinth and Celtic Cross. Inscription on the sides of the plinth in lead lettering.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING/ INHABITANTS OF LEMINGTON WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)

Unveiled

30th April 1921

LT GEN SIR PERCY S WILKINSON KCMG CB

Cross

Height: 14FT

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown

Lettering

Made from: Lead

Condition: Unknown