Memorial

Leeds Rifles Memorial Cross

Source: Copyright Julie Weir

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Current Location

East of the Minster near junction with Maude Street., Leeds Minster, Kirkgate, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7EG, England

SE 30701 33324

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 47005
Description: Stone Cross with hexagonal tapered column on 4-step plinth set on wall of churchyard above stone bench set into wall. 3 bronze badges set into base of plinth resting on churchyard wall.
Inscription: THE MEN OF / THE LEEDS RIFLES / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / 1914-1918 / 1939-1945

Maker(s): SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Architect
Maintenance History: Currently a couple of the metal badges are broken and the Memorial is stained.

Unveiled

13th November 1921

Captain G. Sanders, V.C., M.C. of the Leeds Rifles who enlisted in the Rifles as a private in 1914.

Dedicated

13th November 1921

The Rev. J. C. F. Hood, C.F., Chaplain to the Forces during the war.

Cross

Height: 20 FT EST

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Leeds Mercury - Monday 14 November 1921 CITY'S "BATTALIONS OF DEAD." WAR'S HEAVY HAND ON LEEDS RIFLES.