Memorial

Ellel - WW1 and WW2, Cross

The memorial

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Current Location

St John's Churchyard, Chapel Lane, Ellel, Galgate, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0PS, England

OS Grid Reference

SD 48592 55851

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 554
Description: Celtic cross with Lancashire rose set on a plinth and three steps. The Dedication is carved on the West face, and the Great War names are incised on the East face of the plinth, with the WW2 names being incised on the North, East, and South faces of the upper step.
Inscription: West face: 1914 - 1919/ In Memory of/ the Men who/ Gave Their Lives/ for their Country,/ Especially those/ of this Parish,/ And in Gratitude/ for the Safe/ Return of/ their Comrades./ 1939 - 1945 East Face: (Great War Names) North, East and South faces of upper set; (WW2 Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 20
Died: 20
Information shown: Forename, initials, surname
Order of names: In order of date of death (at least initially)
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 114038 at the same location

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: No apparent order

Conservation

Custodian: The Parochial Church Council

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Steps

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

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Ellel - WW1 and WW2, Cross

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Ellel - WW1 and WW2, Cross

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Memorial Details

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