Memorial Cross, Ashby Road - Coleorton

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Robert Bridgeman and Sons, Lichfield
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: NW Leics
  • Made by: Orton
  • Parish: Coleorton
  • Custodian: Coleorton Parish Council

Stone cross carved with floral pattern in centre, mounted on inscribed stone plinth, surrounded by low concrete wall. Unveiled 17th September 1922 by Lieut Colonel RE Martin CMG. Total fund raised was 134 pounds 14s 5d; total cost 129 pounds 2s 8d. Restored 2010. Moved from original location (A512, in front of Almshouses) after being damaged by a lorry, possibly in late 1970s.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0277 Other Designation: No Notes: Grade II listed in July 2019- List Entry Number 1464728 UKNIWM Ref: 14831 Commissioned By: Public donations Custodian: Coleorton Parish Council Information Sources: AF, Dr McNeil, J Mcd, LCC

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Memorial Cross, Ashby Road - Coleorton
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Inscription Reads

IN MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS PLACE
WHO FELL IN
THE GREAT WARS
1914-1918
AND
1939-1945
[NAMES]
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Berkin - Samuel Thomas Private Grenadier Guards 3 29/09/1915 Bettison - Kenneth William Stoker 1st Class Hms Submarine Triad 16/10/1940 Blyth - James Private Leicestershire Regiment 1/5 11/10/1918 Briggs - Francis Private Australian Imperial Force 12 25/04/1915
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