Memorial Cross, Green Lane - Seagrave

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Seagrave

Ornate wheel cross of Clipsham stone, on octagonal shaft surmounting square moulded pedestal of two stages bearing inscription. Set on four tiered base. Unveiled 2nd October 1921 by Lieut-Colonel WSN Toller DSO; dedicated by Vicar, Rev AEA Jones MA. Replica of 14th Century cross at Ragdale. Land given by Mr Hardy, Chairman of Parish Council. Cross and associated landscaping cost nearly 200 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1001 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: Grade II Listed in July 2019- List Entry Number 1464975 UKNIWM Ref: 37808 Information Sources: AF, Pmsa, Rfp

Location

Memorial Cross, Green Lane - Seagrave
Grid Reference: SK6152617632 Get Directions

Inscription Reads

Upper plinth, 6 o'clock face : TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN / OF SEAGRAVE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914-1918 / Their name liveth for evermore.
Lower plinth, 6 o'clock face : (11 NAMES)

Upper plinth, 3 o'clock face : IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN / OF SEAGRAVE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945
Lower plinth, 3 o'clock face : (4 NAMES) / "Let not their sacrifice be in vain."

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died McAvoy - Edward Kenneth Haywood Sergeant Royal Artillery Field Regiment 154 29/04/1942
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