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    Memorial

    Parish of Christ Church, Willaston

    1/7

    Current Location

    In churchyard, Christ Church, Neston Road, Willaston, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH64 2TA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 32857 77760

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-9946

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    9946
    Description
    Buttressed cross on four-sided domed structure on a three-stepped base. Diamond pattern at upper portion of each of four sides. Two plaques mounted on 6 and 3 o'clock faces bear inscriptions and names. Probably placed on the former position of WMR 80874
    Inscription
    Plaque: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR KING &/ COUNTRY DURING THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOR EVER/ (Names) Plaque: IN/ SACRED MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    34
    Died
    34
    Information shown
    surname,rank,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR RONALD C ASHWORTH, Architect

    • Griffiths, Mason

    • Mr Roberts, Founder / Foundry

    Costs
    £1130
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    Amount subscribed, actual cost unknown.
    Maintenance History
    2011, December: Man jailed, following an attempt to sell them. The scrap metal dealer noted the inscription on the plaque and reported the crime, but neither plaque was recovered. 2011:c July 30: Bronze plaques stolen (WW1 and WW2). 1980s: Cleaned and repointed.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27 February 1921

    LIEUT GENERAL SIR H DE BEAUVOIR DE LISLE KCB KCMG DSO

    Dedicated

    27 February 1921

    REV W FRANCIS

    Custodian
    Borough Council

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1467991

    Listed Jan 2020

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Stolen


    Plinth

    Height: 4600mm

    Width: 1950mm

    Depth: 1950mm


    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    248073

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Liverpool Echo 9 December 2011
    • Wirral News 3 August 2011 Theft of plaques
    • Cheshire Observer 5 March 1921 Account of unveiling ceremony.
    • Birkenhead News 5 March 1921 Account of unveiling ceremony.
    • Birkenhead Advertiser 5 March 1921 Account of unveiling ceremony.
    • Daily Express 5 / 5th Nov 2011; 10Dec. 2011 p.29 School children recreate plaques to replace stolen ones.
    • Daily Mail 31 Oct. 2011 Colour photo of memorial from which the plaques were stolen
    • Daily Express 10 December 2011 - Jail Threat to Man Selling War Plaque - pg.29
    • Daily Mail 16 December 2011 - Jailed, Burglar who tried to sell war plaque as scrap - Auth. Liz Hull and Jaya Narain