Memorial

Hoghton

Cross

Source: Copyright Barrie Price

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Current Location

On the roadside, opposite the driveway for Hoghton Tower., A675, Hoghton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR5 0SG, England

SD 61398 26136

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 42365
Description: A four-stepped base surmounted by a square plinth, tapering shaft and ornate market cross. The dedication is written on tablets mounted to the sides of the plinth. On the front face of the cross is a crucifix.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF HOGHTON WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. A.D. 1914 - 1918/ 1918/ (Names) 3 and 9 o'clock faces: (Names) 12 o'clock face: AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF HOGHTON WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR AD 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM

Unveiled

12 January 1924

Sir James de Hoghton, Baronet

Cross

Made from: Stone - Limestone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1462843

Listed Mar 2019