Memorial

Torpoint and District - Cross

Torpoint and District memorial

Source: Copyright John Hendry

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Current Location

A374/Trevol Road, Torpoint, Caradon, Cornwall, PL11 2PA, England

SX 40852 55022

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9314
Description: Tall Celtic cross with carved knot design on shaft, set on a single, slightly tapered, one-step base. Inscription in black lead lettering on the sides of the base.
Inscription: SIDE ONE: PEN - Y - CROIS/ PLACED HERE BY REGINALD POLE CAREW IN MEMORY OF/ HIS NEPHEW WYMOND, AND OF ALL OF THIS DISTRICT WHO/ DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918./ GOD BLESS THEM ALL. OTHER SIDES: (NAMES and village)

Sponsor Type: private
Maintenance History: 2000 Cross has subsided and some of the names are now hidden.

Cross

Height: 4500 mm

Width: 1450 mm

Depth: 1450 mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good