Memorial

Stoke Bishop

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Current Location

Stoke Hill/ Downleaze., Stoke Bishop, Bristol, Avon, BS9 1JE, England

ST 56610 75299

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 7335
Description: Cross set on octagonal shaft, two stepped octagonal plinth, and three octagonal steps. On the front face of the shaft are a carved shield and a sword entwined with foliage. The dedication and names are carved on the faces of the plinth.
Inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ STOKE BISHOP MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ "HE THAT DOETH THE WILL/ OF GOD ABIDETH FOR EVER." " WHO STANDS IF FREEDOM FALL/ WHO DIES IF ENGLAND LIVE."/ (Names)/ ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-45./ (Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 62
Died: 62
Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename,decorations
Additional Information: The names on the lower plinth, both WW1 and WW2, have only initials and surnames.