Memorial

Greatham

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Current Location

St John the Baptist, Parish Row, Greatham, Hartlepool, TS25 2HW, England

NZ 49264 27536

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 9375
Description: Celtic style wheel cross of granite, on tapering shaft and plinth. A sword is raised in half relief at the front. The memorial stands on a platform approached by five steps from the church path. The dedication is inscribed on the polished front of the plinth with the World War I names arranged in two columns. Names for World War II are inscribed on the side, in a single column.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names...)/ 1939 -1945/ (Names...)/ "WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM"

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1437141

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437141

Plinth

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1437141

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437141

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good