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    Memorial

    Houghton - WW1

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    Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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    Current Location

    Beside Main Gate entrance to west door of church, in churchyard, St John the Evangelist Church, Church Lane, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0NW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    NY 40823 59794

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    4304
    Description
    Granite Cross surmounting a plinth and a two stage base, with a sheathed sword and belt on the front face of the cross.
    Inscription
    IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names )/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    32
    Died
    32
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, initials of forenames
    Maker(s)
    • MESSRS BEATTIE & CO, Makers

    Sponsor Type
    corporate

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    April 1922

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 1230mm

    Width: 240mm

    Depth: 180mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good