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    Memorial

    Coniston

    Shaft of Cross showing the names

    Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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    Current Location

    St Andrews Church, Tilberthwaite Avenue, Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA21 8ED, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 30235 97576

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-4115

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    4115
    Description
    Sandstone, three stepped base surmounted by shaft and Celtic cross. Inscription carved on the front face of the shaft in raised lettering. Celtic knotwork design carved at the top of the cross.
    Inscription
    THESE MEN OF/ CONISTON/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    21
    Died
    21
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Thomas Preston, Builder

    • MISS BARBARA COLLINGWOOD, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    14 November 1920

    Corporal James Hewitson VC, a native of Coniston

    Dedicated

    14 November 1920

    Revd F T Wilcox, Vicar

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 2430mm

    Width: 380mm

    Depth: 230mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Height: 270mm

    Width: 1210mm

    Depth: 250mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Height: 150mm

    Width: 910mm

    Depth: 750mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Height: 150mm

    Width: 610mm

    Depth: 450mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    • Whitehaven News 18 Nov. 1920page 5f
    • Parish magazine-Coniston,Cumbria Nov 2012