Memorial Cross, All Saints Churchyard - Swinford

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Made by: Pullen & Sons Northampton
  • Parish: Swinford
  • Custodian: Harborough District Coun

Pink granite wheel cross with sloping pedestal bearing inscription in gold (re-gilded in 2010). WW1 on front face; WW2 added to one side during 2010 after request made by local WW2 veteran, with community support.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1122 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: LCC grant to conservation project undertaken jointly with Harborough District Council 2010. Awarded Grade II listing status in August 2019, with List Entry Number 1464664 Custodian: Harborough District Coun Information Sources: AF, LCC, MW

Location

Memorial Cross, All Saints Churchyard - Swinford
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
1914-1918
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO
LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
[NAMES]
THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
1939 - 1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Crisp - EW Lance Corporal Tanser - Sidney Thomas Sergeant (flight Engineer) Royal Air Force 78 Sqdn 08/06/1944