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    Memorial

    Etton

    Etton Memorial Cross

    Source: Copyright Paul Clarke

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    Current Location

    CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND NEW ROAD, Main Street/ New Road, Etton, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 7PG, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 97948 43485

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    © WMR-35131

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    35131
    Description
    A crucifix bearing the figure of Christ mounted on a plinth and two square steps. The plinth bears the inscription and names. The whole memorial is set within an area enclosed by low railings. A metal plaque is added to the memorial detailing the names of those listed on the structure, due to the worsening condition of the engraved names.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF/ ETTON/ WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    50
    Served
    45
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    Forename, surname, decorations
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    Forename, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Sponsored By
    Funded in part by the Etton War Memorial Fund in 1922
    Maintenance History
    1988: Lettering refurbished and painted black 2005: Council made application for restoration work, including cleaning, landscaping, repointing, and consolidation of cracked areas
    Custodian
    Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: c. 4000mm


    Made from: Stone - Limestone


    Condition: Poor


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1425098

    Listed 30 March 2015 for the following reason: "Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20." https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1425098 (accessed 27/04/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    89287

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

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    • Historic England: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1425098
    • 'Etton', Kelly's Directory of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, 1925, p. 530.