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    Memorial

    Thornham Parish - WW1 and WW2 Cross

    Mike Berrell

    Source: Copyright Mike Berrell

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    Current Location

    Outside, St. John the Evangelist Church, Thornham Lane, Slattocks, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, M24 2SA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 88725 08833

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    45073
    Description
    Celtic cross set on a plinth and three steps with a carved laurel wreath in the centre of the cross.
    Inscription
    (6 o'clock) TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1919/ 1939 - 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Custodian
    St John's Church

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 304mm

    Width: 1219mm

    Depth: 1092mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


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    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    227825

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