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    Memorial

    Trentham Cross

    Source: Copyright Dan Mayer

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    Current Location

    ENTRANCE TO MAUSOLEUM GARDENS, A34, Trentham, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 869 411

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    38445
    Description
    THREE-STEPPED SQAURE BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH, TAPERING SHAFT AND LATIN CROSS. INSCRIPTION ON TWO SIDES OF THE PLINTH
    Inscription
    6 O'CLOCK FACE: 1914-IN-1918/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ TRENTHAM WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES) 9 O'CLOCK FACE: 1939 TO 1945/ (NAMES)/ JAMES PEARSON HOWSON 1914 - 1918. 12 O'CLOCK FACE: THIS MEMORIAL CROSS/ IS THE GIFT OF/ THE WOMEN OF TRENTHAM
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    16
    Died
    16
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS WATKIN AND ADAMS, Architect

    • MESSRS WATKIN AND ADAMS, Designer

    • MR THOMAS GODWIN, Builder

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    2000: SOME OF THE INSCRIPTION HARD TO READ

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    02nd October 1921

    BRIG GEN SIR S HILL CHILD BT, MP

    Dedicated

    02nd October 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Cross

    Height: C 3500MM


    Made from: Stone - Darley Dale


    Condition: Good