Memorial Cross, Cross Bank - Great Easton

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Great Easton

Tall Clipsham stone cross on moulded square base, on two tiered octagonal base. Inscription previously directly on square base, now on slate tablets mounted onto base. Restored 2002

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0489 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37813 Information Sources: AF, DK, LCC, Dr McNeil

Location

Memorial Cross, Cross Bank - Great Easton
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Inscription Reads

1939-1945
[NAMES]
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN
HONOUR OF THE BRAVE MEN
OF GREAT EASTON WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
[NAMES]
GREATER LOVE HATH NO
MAN THAN THIS THAT
A MAN LAY DOWN HIS
LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
THE RESTORATION OF THIS MONUMENT
BY THE PARISH COUNCIL
COMMEMORATES
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
JUNE 2002

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Burns - William Alfred Watson - Maurice Corporal 1st Bn Leicestershire Regt. 09/08/1944
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