Memorial Cross, St John the Baptist Churchyard - Muston

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Mr WS Frith, Sculptor, Chelsea
  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Melton
  • Made by: Mr WS Frith, Sculptor, Chelsea
  • Parish: Bottesford

A fine Ketton stone cross with figure of Christ crucified on tapering hexagonal shaft, surmounting hexagonal plinth on three stepped base. Sculpted at a London studio at a cost of ?100 (J Sharpe, 1992). Unveiled and dedicated Saturday 20th September 1919 by Bishop of Leicester.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0829 Other Designation: No Notes: The War Memorials of Leicestershire & Rutland, unpublished MA Architectural Building Conservation, J Sharpe 1992. UKNIWM Ref: 37794 Information Sources: AF, J Sharpe 1992, Pmsa Website Links: http://www.bottesfordhistory.org.uk/page...

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Memorial Cross, St John the Baptist Churchyard - Muston
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Inscription Reads

IN GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR
VICTORY AND IN PROUD AND
GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE
MEN FROM THIS PARISH AND
CONGREGATION WHO FELL IN
THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
1939 - 1945
[NAME]
THE MEN WERE VERY GOOD UNTO US
AND WE WERE NOT HURT
THEY WERE A
WALL UNTO US BY NIGHT AND DAY
1. SAMUEL 25.15.16

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Smith - Charles Janson Commander Royal Navy - Hms Aurora 30/10/1943
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