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    Memorial

    Newlyn

    Cross.

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    Current Location

    Junction of the Strand and Jack Lane, The Strand, Newlyn, Penwith, Cornwall, TR18 5HL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SW 46299 28944

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    © WMR-9354

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    9354
    Description
    Celtic cross on octagonal column and three stepped base. Relief panel depicts a column of soldiers and sailors. Below the cross is coat of arms.
    Inscription
    Side one: IN MEMORY OF/THOSE BRAVE MEN OF/NEWLYN WHO DIED FOR/OUR COUNTERY AND OF/ALL OTHERS WHO FELL/OR SERVED IN THE SAME/ CAUSE IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918 - 1939 - 1945. Sides two and three: (NAMES) Flower holder: BRITISH LEGION/ WOMEN'S SECTION/ WE WILL/ REMEMBER THEM.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    59
    Died
    59
    Information shown
    surname, service, initials
    Order of names
    service
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    75
    Died
    75
    Information shown
    surname, initials
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    service, surname, initials
    War
    Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Rank, Surname, Initials, Year of Death
    Maker(s)
    • Leonard Stanford Merrifield FRBS, Sculptor

    • MESSRS W H SNELL & SONS, Builder

    • SIR EDWARD WARREN FRIBA, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    23rd July 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    23rd July 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • Cornwall Family History Society, https://www.cornwallfhs.com/cornwallswarhistory/maps/war-memorials-2/newlyn/, accessed 06/03/2023