Memorial

Houghton on the Hill

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Current Location

Triangular road junction of Scotland Lane with Main Street,, Scotland Lane, Houghton on the Hill, Harborough, Leicestershire, LE7 9GH, England

SK 67975 03608

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 37817
Description: Three-stepped square base surmounted by a square sectioned plinth with part-chamfered corners, tapering square shaft, tabernacle, topped by a short-armed wheel cross. Inscription in relief circumnavigates upper faces of plinth, whilst incised inscription names on plinth are infilled in black. Carved figures, set in the niches of the tabernacle. Figures of the Crucifixion; St. George, St. Catherine & peace depicted in the tabernacle. At each corner, is an angel holding a shield.
Inscription: Around sides of top part of plinth : WE LOOK FOR A NEW EARTH WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS South face : IN MEMORIAM/ (12 NAMES) East face : AD/ 1914/ 19 North face : DEO GRATIAS. / IN HONOUR & PRAISE / OF ALL WHO SERVED / THEIR KING & COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR

Cross

Height: 4780 mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good