Memorial

Albrighton WW1 Calvary

Calvary Cross

Source: Andrew Harris

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Current Location

On southern side of the A41 opposite Rectory Road, at junction between A41 Newport Road & Rectory Road, Albrighton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV7 3LT, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 80814 04448

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 37948
Description: Wooden calvary. Names of fallen carved in to shaft and base of memorial. Curved roof with two stepped stone base and olive wood sculpture of Christ
Inscription: 1939-1945/ (NAMES)/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES) On base: GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 29
Died: 29
Information shown: forename initials, surname
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: forename initials, surname
Order of names: unknown

History

Maker(s): WILLIAM AUMONIER AND SON, Sculptor
Maintenance History: At June 2023 a major restoration project was underway by the parish council - details can be found at https://albrightonparishcouncil.gov.uk/services/albrighton-war-memorial/albrighton-war-memorial-project

Ceremonies

Unveiled

01st September 1920

Archdeacon of Salop

Conservation

Custodian: Albrighton Parish Council

Components

Cross

Height: 1920mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1392640

First listed 7 July 2008 - details of the listing can be found at -https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392640?section=official-list-entry

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Albrighton WW1 Calvary

Current Location

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

Albrighton WW1 Calvary

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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