Memorial

Scunthorpe (Ashby)

Cross

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Current Location

St. Paul's Church, Ashby High Street (B1450), Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3DL, England

OS Grid Reference

SE 89919 08626

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 34946
Description: Celtic cross with a Sword of Sacrifice set on a stone shaft, marble pillar and marble plinth. The whole is set on a stone base and four steps. Each side of the base are two small pillars with a small wall between with a carved wreath and dates.
Inscription: TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF ASHBY / WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) / WORTHY OF HONOUR

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 63
Died: 63
Information shown: surname,regiment,decorations
Order of names: regiment,surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): Mr. Harry Kitchinson, Mason of Ashby, Mason
Maintenance History: 1963: Refurbished when moved

Ceremonies

Unveiled

31 May 1925

Sir Berkeley Sheffield Bart

Dedicated

31 May 1925

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Previous Location(s)

'Ashby Turn' Junction, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 1NR, England

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