Memorial

Kirkby Stephen

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Current Location

Market Place, Kirkby Stephen, South Lakeland, Cumbria, CA17 4QT, England

OS Grid Reference

NY 77512 08739

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 513
Description: In the style of a 15th century cross made of Lazonby sandstone with an octagonal die, and a tapering shaft surmounted by a capital in the manner of the period, with 3 tiers of steps. The foliage is the hawthorn-the flower of the springtime of life. The stone for the superstructure was from Corsehill Quarry, Dumfriess-shire {this was the official contemporary description}
Inscription: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES) 1939-1945/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 48
Died: 48
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment, decorations
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank,regiment
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): MESSRS HICKS & CHARLEWOOD , Designer
Lancelot Harrison of Kirkby Stephen, Makers
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: BADLY DAMAGED IN A GALE IN NOVEMBER 1966. RESTORED AND REDICATED, 1967.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

08th July 1920

GENERAL SIR ARTHUR WYNNE KCB

Dedicated

8 July 1920

Chancellor Campbell, Archdeacon of Carlisle

Rededicated

11th March 1967

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Kirkby Stephen

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Kirkby Stephen

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Memorial Details

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