Memorial
Muston
Current Location
St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Church Lane, Muston, Melton, Leicestershire, NG13 0FD, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 82889 37852
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 37794
- Description
- Three-stepped hexagonal base surmounted by a hexagonal plinth with a moulded lower base edge & moulded upper parts, hexagonal boss, tapering hexagonal shaft and wheel cross, in front of which, is the figure of Christ crucified. Incised inscriptions on side faces of plinth.
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock face : ERECTED TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY / OF THOSE MEN / CONNECTED WITH / THIS PARISH WHO / LOST THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1918 4 o'clock face : (2 NAMES) / 1939 - 1945 / (2 NAMES) 2 o'clock face : (2 NAMES) 12 o'clock face : (3 NAMES) 10 o'clock face : (2 NAMES) 8 o'clock face : (2 NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 11
- Died
- 11
- Information shown
- rank, year died, regiment, surname, forename
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 2
- Died
- 2
- Information shown
- rank, year died, regiment, surname, initials
- Order of names
- rank
- Maker(s)
MR WILLIAM SILVER FRITH, Sculptor
- Sponsor Type
- public
- Maintenance History
- 2000: STONE WEATHERED. REPAIRED BREAK VISIBLE ON CROSS SHAFT AND ANKLES OF FIGURE, WHOSE RIGHT THUMB IS LOST. LICHEN AND OTHER GROWTH ON PEDESTAL AND STEPS.
Ceremonies
Dedicated
20th September 1919
Bishop of Leicester
Components
- Cross
Height: 2615 mm
Made from: Stone - Ketton
Condition: Poor