Memorial

Botsdale, Redgrave And Rickinghallis

Cross

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Current Location

The Street (a143), Botesdale, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP22 1BU, England

TM 04792 75942

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 4704
Description: Celtic cross surmounting a shaft, square plinth, a step and paved base. There is a sloping tablet at the foot of the plinth with further names.
Inscription: On plinth: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM THE PARISHES/ OF/ BOTESDALE-REDGRAVE-RICKINGHALL/ SUPERIOR AND INFERIOR/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918 On tablet: ALSO/ IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ 1939-45 WAR.

Unveiled

8 Aug 1920

Brig-Gen Lord Playfair CVO

Cross

Height: 5000 mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Base

Width: 3800 mm

Depth: 3100 mm

Made from: Concrete

Condition: Good