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    Memorial

    Kirkbampton-Cross

    Overview of the memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    St Peter's Church, Main Street, Kirkbampton, Allerdale, Cumbria, CA5 6JA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 30529 56465

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-4048

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    4048
    Description
    Base surmounted by tapering shaft and Celtic cross. Inscription of the front face of the shaft and base. Celtic knotwork design carved on the face of the cross.
    Inscription
    IN / MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / (NAMES) / AND / IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (Names) / "WHO STANDS IF FREEDOM FALL" / "WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVE"
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames, rank
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, intials, surname
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs J Rogerson and Son of Carlisle, Makers

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    12th Sep 1920

    Mr John Lawson, Church warden

    Dedicated

    12th Sep 1920

    Canon Gardner, Vicar of St Paul's Church, Carlisle

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2040mm

    Width: 490-305mm

    Depth: 200-175mm


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Height: 380mm

    Width: 880-810mm

    Depth: 610-530mm


    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    • Wigton Advertiser 18/9/1920 page 2d