Memorial

Warwick - Eleanor Cross

Mark Newton 20.082017

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 20.082017

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Current Location

Outside the free library,, Church Street, Warwick, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4AB, England

SP 28210 64924

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 38525
Description: Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a tall Eleanor Cross made of Portland stone. Cross has bronze plaques on lower levels with names of the Fallen. Above the plaques are four shallow niches. Cross is topped with decorative finials and has carved archways on many of the stone levels. Above niches on each side are carved shields with the arms of the following towns; Warwick, Leamington, Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Kenilworth. Rugby, Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. Above the shields are carvings of the following symbols of the County of Warwickshire; the Swan of Avon, Dun Cow, Bear and Ragged Staff, and the Antelope. Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a tall Eleanor Cross made of Portland stone. Cross has bronze plaques on lower levels with names of the Fallen. Above the plaques are four shallow niches. Cross is topped with decorative finials and has carved archways on many of the stone levels. Above niches on each side are carved shields with the arms of the following towns; Warwick, Leamington, Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Kenilworth. Rugby, Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. Above the shields are carvings of the following symbols of the County of Warwickshire; the Swan of Avon, Dun Cow, Bear and Ragged Staff, and the Antelope.
Inscription: TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF WARWICK/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES) 1939-1945/ (NAMES)