Memorial Cross, St Nicholas' Churchyard - Cottesmore
World War I, World War II
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ContributeClipsham stone cross on tall octagonal shaft, on squared base bearing metal plaques, resting on hexagonal two tiered base. Faculty dated 9th August 1919 (DE 1920/16) with accompanying design drawing by Traylen & Son. This memorial was chosen and paid for by the vicar, who lost his son Geoffrey Ellwood on 14th July 1916 during the Somme.
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Memorial Cross, St Nicholas' Churchyard - Cottesmore
Grid Reference: SK9017213664
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Inscription Reads
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF
GEOFFREY TL ELLWOOD
LIEUT 6TH BATTN LEICESTERSHIRE REGT
KILLED IN ACTION AT
BAZENTIN IN THE
BATTLE OF THE SOMME
JULY 14 1916 AGED 24 YEARS
SON OF THE RECTOR WHO ERECTS
THIS MONUMENT TO HIM AND TO
THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS WHO
FELL IN THE WAR 1914-18
1914-1918
[NAMES]
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
1939-1945
[NAMES]
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM