Memorial Cross, Cemetery - Stoke Golding
World War I, World War II
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ContributeGrey granite ringed cross on tapering octagonal shaft, set on four step base Inscription and names on top two steps. Moved from Bull Ring in the centre of the village as a result of increased traffic flow and the danger this posed to children who used to play on the memorial's steps. Unveiled Sunday 25th September 1921 by Pte Joseph Skelton, who fought in the war with the 2nd Leicesters.
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Memorial Cross, Cemetery - Stoke Golding
Grid Reference: SP3989297077
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Inscription Reads
[WW1:] ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF STOKE GOLDING
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER SEE TO IT
THAT THEIR NAME BE NOT FORGOTTEN [NAMES] - [WW2:] SECOND GREAT WAR
1939 - 1945
LEST WE FORGET [NAMES]