Memorial

Great Dalby

Great Dalby War Memorial

Source: Gary Radford

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Current Location

Village Green, B6047,, Main Street, Great Dalby, Melton, Leicestershire, LE14 2EX, England

SK 74225 14305

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 37691
Description: Four-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth, rectangular sectioned column with Latin cross. Inscriptions on smoothed recessed areas on each plinth face. The whole memorial stands within a small garden, enclosed by a low coursed brick wall surmounted by a metal fence.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / TO OUR GLORIOUS / DEAD 3 o'clock face : (4 NAMES) 9 o'clock face : (4 NAMES 12 o'clock face : (3 NAMES)

Maker(s): MOUNTSORREL GRANITE COMPANY, Manufacturer
Sponsor Type: private
Maintenance History: 1992 - DESCRIBED AS RECENTLY CLEANED, REPOINTED AND RELETTERED

Unveiled

25th July 1920

Harry Bonshor, Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

25th July 1920

Rev'd. R.C. Dashwood

Cross

Height: 4670 mm

Width: 3300 mm

Made from: Granite - Mountsorrel

Condition: Good