Memorial

Ludlow - Cross

The Memorial Cross - prior to the addition of the slabs

Source: Copyright Mike Coyle

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Current Location

The memorial is located in front of "The Georgian House", housing Draycott & Charles Interiors., 14, Castle Street, Ludlow, South Shropshire, Shropshire, SY8 1AT, England

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SO 51031 74631

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 57395
Description: The original memorial is a stylised cross, symbolising suffering and reconciliation, with a sword and wreath carved in relief at the centre of the shaft. At the top of the cross are two doves are taking flight. The dedicatory inscription is on a plaque lower down the shaft of the cross. in 2016 eight name slabs (six for WW1 and two for WW2 and Korea) and one commemoration slab were added at the base of the cross: their lettering is engraved. There is also an adjacent wooden bench with a small, engraved plaque.
Inscription: On the Cross - LEST WE/ FORGET On the Slabs - When you go home/ tell them of us/ and say/ "For your tomorrow/ we gave our today" WW1 Slab - First World War/ [Names] Other WW1 Slabs - [Names] WW2 Slab - Second World War/ [Names] Other WW2 Slab - [Names]/ Korea/ [Names] Bench Plaque - To commemorate/ those of Ludlow/ who have fallen in war/ We will remember them

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 152
Died: 152
Information shown: Surname, Forenames
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: Most (138) of these men are also listed on IWM 13798

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 42
Died: 42
Information shown: Surname, Forenames
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: Most (40) of these men are also listed on IWM 13800

War: Korean War (1950-1953)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Surname, Forenames
Order of names: Surname
Additional Information: These men are also listed on IWM 13800

War: Non-Specific Conflict
Additional Information: This relates to the original cross

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Ludlow - Cross

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Ludlow - Cross

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