Memorial Cross adjacent to Red Lion PH, Church Street - Sapcote
World War I, World War II
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ContributeOrnate cross on tall octagonal shaft with small metal wreath holding inscription at base, surmounting square plinth bearing inscription and two tablets bearing names on three sides and a plaque bearing further names leaning against base (WW2?). Whole on three stepped circular base. Unveiled Saturday 17th September 1921. Separate unveiling for wreath from ex-servicemen on Saturday 25th March 1922 by Mr H Livesy, dedicated by Revd WG Moss. Cost 237 pounds 5s 8d exclusive of wreath.
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Inscription Reads
A
TRIBUTE FROM
THEIR
COMRADES
WHO
RETURNED
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN REVERENT AND GRATEFUL
MEMORY OF THE MEN OF SAPCOTE WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WARS
1914 -1919 - 1939 - 1945
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAT THIS THAT
A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND
[NAMES]
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