Memorial

St Thomas the Martyr, Upholland - H and F H Gaskell

The cross

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

St Thomas' churchyard, Church Street, Upholland, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 0ND, England

SD 52401 05105

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 91489
Description: An elaborate granite Calvary cross with the Christigram IHS carved in relief at its centre, with the 'I' being represented by a fleury cross. The shaft of the cross is decorated with carvings of a trefoil arch and a quatrefoil. The three-step base supports a sloping base to the shaft. The inscription is incised.
Inscription: .../ Also Harold, beloved son of the above,/ Killed in Action in France March 10th 1918,/ Aged 24 years./ Also Frederick Hulme, beloved son of the above,/ who died whilst a Prisoner of War Sept. 27th 1918,/ Aged 21 years./ "Until the day dawns"/ ....

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Family name, forename(s), relationship, manner, and date of death, age
Order of names: Family name, forename(s), relationship, manner, and date of death, age

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good